Kings Mountain, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.5 °F (low) to 71.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.5 Inches. Kings Mountain 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 Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 °F | 50.6 °F | 3.91 in. |
| February | 32.4 °F | 55.1 °F | 3.34 in. |
| March | 38.9 °F | 62.7 °F | 4.3 in. |
| April | 47.6 °F | 72.2 °F | 3.93 in. |
| May | 56.3 °F | 79.5 °F | 3.78 in. |
| June | 64.3 °F | 86.2 °F | 4.26 in. |
| July | 67.9 °F | 89.6 °F | 3.92 in. |
| August | 66.8 °F | 87.8 °F | 4.42 in. |
| September | 60.7 °F | 82.5 °F | 3.88 in. |
| October | 48.3 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.34 in. |
| November | 37.6 °F | 62.0 °F | 3.41 in. |
| December | 32.1 °F | 53.2 °F | 4.03 in. |
| Annual | 48.5 °F | 71.2 °F | 46.52 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| 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 |