Lake Junaluska, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.4 °F (low) to 66.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.2 Inches. Lake Junaluska is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9 °F | 47.4 °F | 4.39 in. |
| February | 27.7 °F | 51.2 °F | 3.89 in. |
| March | 33.5 °F | 57.7 °F | 4.31 in. |
| April | 41.0 °F | 66.9 °F | 4.31 in. |
| May | 49.4 °F | 73.8 °F | 4.07 in. |
| June | 57.1 °F | 79.6 °F | 4.09 in. |
| July | 60.7 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.0 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 81.6 °F | 4.34 in. |
| September | 53.9 °F | 76.7 °F | 4.22 in. |
| October | 42.0 °F | 68.0 °F | 2.87 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 58.5 °F | 3.47 in. |
| December | 27.4 °F | 50.7 °F | 4.27 in. |
| Annual | 42.4 °F | 66.2 °F | 48.23 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |