Franklinton, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.6 °F (low) to 70.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.4 Inches. Franklinton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6 °F | 50.4 °F | 3.56 in. |
| February | 31.4 °F | 53.9 °F | 2.94 in. |
| March | 37.8 °F | 61.5 °F | 4.24 in. |
| April | 47.0 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.56 in. |
| May | 56.2 °F | 78.2 °F | 3.68 in. |
| June | 64.6 °F | 85.4 °F | 4.34 in. |
| July | 68.7 °F | 89.0 °F | 4.7 in. |
| August | 67.2 °F | 87.1 °F | 4.71 in. |
| September | 61.1 °F | 81.2 °F | 5.3 in. |
| October | 48.6 °F | 71.5 °F | 3.52 in. |
| November | 37.9 °F | 61.6 °F | 3.37 in. |
| December | 32.6 °F | 53.4 °F | 3.49 in. |
| Annual | 48.6 °F | 70.4 °F | 47.41 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |