Fountain, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.5 °F (low) to 72.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.4 Inches. Fountain is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8 °F | 52.7 °F | 3.71 in. |
| February | 33.3 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.05 in. |
| March | 39.6 °F | 63.0 °F | 3.95 in. |
| April | 48.9 °F | 72.7 °F | 3.6 in. |
| May | 58.1 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.99 in. |
| June | 66.6 °F | 86.9 °F | 4.69 in. |
| July | 70.6 °F | 90.1 °F | 5.44 in. |
| August | 68.7 °F | 87.8 °F | 5.58 in. |
| September | 62.9 °F | 83.0 °F | 6.37 in. |
| October | 50.8 °F | 73.7 °F | 3.42 in. |
| November | 40.2 °F | 63.9 °F | 3.26 in. |
| December | 34.7 °F | 55.7 °F | 3.34 in. |
| Annual | 50.5 °F | 72.1 °F | 50.4 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |