King, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.7 °F (low) to 68.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.8 Inches. King 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 | 27.8 °F | 48.1 °F | 3.85 in. |
| February | 29.8 °F | 52.0 °F | 3.16 in. |
| March | 36.3 °F | 59.8 °F | 4.04 in. |
| April | 45.1 °F | 69.7 °F | 4.28 in. |
| May | 54.3 °F | 76.8 °F | 4.08 in. |
| June | 62.5 °F | 83.8 °F | 4.37 in. |
| July | 66.6 °F | 87.1 °F | 4.67 in. |
| August | 65.2 °F | 85.5 °F | 4.39 in. |
| September | 59.0 °F | 79.6 °F | 4.3 in. |
| October | 46.6 °F | 70.1 °F | 3.43 in. |
| November | 36.2 °F | 59.8 °F | 3.28 in. |
| December | 30.6 °F | 51.0 °F | 3.96 in. |
| Annual | 46.7 °F | 68.6 °F | 47.81 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 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |