High Shoals, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.2 °F (low) to 71.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.5 Inches. High Shoals is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2 °F | 51.5 °F | 3.8 in. |
| February | 32.8 °F | 55.6 °F | 3.28 in. |
| March | 39.1 °F | 63.2 °F | 4.17 in. |
| April | 47.9 °F | 72.4 °F | 3.9 in. |
| May | 57.1 °F | 79.4 °F | 3.86 in. |
| June | 65.2 °F | 86.4 °F | 4.32 in. |
| July | 68.9 °F | 89.6 °F | 4.01 in. |
| August | 67.7 °F | 88.0 °F | 4.5 in. |
| September | 61.7 °F | 82.7 °F | 3.97 in. |
| October | 49.2 °F | 73.1 °F | 3.37 in. |
| November | 38.2 °F | 62.6 °F | 3.36 in. |
| December | 32.8 °F | 54.2 °F | 3.92 in. |
| Annual | 49.2 °F | 71.6 °F | 46.46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |