Hays, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.2 °F (low) to 68.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.3 Inches. Hays is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | 26.6 °F | 48.5 °F | 4.37 in. |
| February | 28.8 °F | 52.1 °F | 3.37 in. |
| March | 35.1 °F | 59.6 °F | 4.39 in. |
| April | 43.6 °F | 69.4 °F | 4.79 in. |
| May | 52.9 °F | 76.9 °F | 4.88 in. |
| June | 60.9 °F | 83.8 °F | 4.63 in. |
| July | 64.8 °F | 86.9 °F | 4.74 in. |
| August | 63.6 °F | 85.2 °F | 5.21 in. |
| September | 57.1 °F | 79.6 °F | 4.28 in. |
| October | 44.9 °F | 70.6 °F | 3.82 in. |
| November | 34.7 °F | 60.0 °F | 3.42 in. |
| December | 29.2 °F | 51.4 °F | 4.41 in. |
| Annual | 45.2 °F | 68.7 °F | 52.31 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |