Kernersville, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.3 °F (low) to 68.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.8 Inches. Kernersville 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 | 29.9 °F | 48.5 °F | 4.01 in. |
| February | 32.2 °F | 52.5 °F | 3.1 in. |
| March | 39.2 °F | 60.1 °F | 4.08 in. |
| April | 48.2 °F | 69.8 °F | 4.05 in. |
| May | 57.2 °F | 76.8 °F | 3.76 in. |
| June | 65.3 °F | 84.2 °F | 4.21 in. |
| July | 69.0 °F | 87.5 °F | 4.32 in. |
| August | 67.7 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.37 in. |
| September | 61.5 °F | 79.8 °F | 4.4 in. |
| October | 49.6 °F | 70.4 °F | 3.37 in. |
| November | 39.0 °F | 59.9 °F | 3.38 in. |
| December | 33.0 °F | 51.4 °F | 3.73 in. |
| Annual | 49.3 °F | 68.9 °F | 46.78 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |