Lenoir, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.9 °F (low) to 69.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.5 Inches. Lenoir 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 | 27.8 °F | 49.4 °F | 4.2 in. |
| February | 30.2 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.34 in. |
| March | 37.0 °F | 60.6 °F | 4.23 in. |
| April | 45.7 °F | 70.4 °F | 4.5 in. |
| May | 54.6 °F | 77.7 °F | 4.81 in. |
| June | 62.7 °F | 84.4 °F | 4.74 in. |
| July | 66.7 °F | 87.9 °F | 4.88 in. |
| August | 65.4 °F | 86.1 °F | 4.5 in. |
| September | 59.1 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.13 in. |
| October | 46.9 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.75 in. |
| November | 36.3 °F | 60.9 °F | 3.29 in. |
| December | 30.4 °F | 52.3 °F | 4.11 in. |
| Annual | 46.9 °F | 69.6 °F | 50.48 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 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 |