Leland, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52.2 °F (low) to 74.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 60.3 Inches. Leland is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0 °F | 57.2 °F | 4.0 in. |
| February | 35.5 °F | 59.9 °F | 3.59 in. |
| March | 41.4 °F | 66.3 °F | 4.15 in. |
| April | 50.5 °F | 74.4 °F | 3.33 in. |
| May | 59.3 °F | 81.3 °F | 4.18 in. |
| June | 67.6 °F | 87.4 °F | 5.59 in. |
| July | 71.3 °F | 90.4 °F | 6.69 in. |
| August | 69.9 °F | 88.9 °F | 7.55 in. |
| September | 64.7 °F | 84.5 °F | 8.97 in. |
| October | 53.0 °F | 76.6 °F | 4.83 in. |
| November | 42.6 °F | 67.4 °F | 3.56 in. |
| December | 36.7 °F | 60.2 °F | 3.83 in. |
| Annual | 52.2 °F | 74.5 °F | 60.27 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |