Lexington, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.3 °F (low) to 70.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.2 Inches. Lexington 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 | 29.2 °F | 50.2 °F | 3.65 in. |
| February | 31.5 °F | 54.2 °F | 3.24 in. |
| March | 38.1 °F | 61.7 °F | 4.02 in. |
| April | 47.0 °F | 71.5 °F | 3.93 in. |
| May | 56.2 °F | 78.3 °F | 3.41 in. |
| June | 64.4 °F | 85.5 °F | 3.98 in. |
| July | 68.4 °F | 88.3 °F | 4.39 in. |
| August | 66.9 °F | 86.8 °F | 4.43 in. |
| September | 60.4 °F | 81.2 °F | 4.13 in. |
| October | 47.7 °F | 72.1 °F | 3.15 in. |
| November | 37.4 °F | 61.4 °F | 3.35 in. |
| December | 31.8 °F | 53.1 °F | 3.53 in. |
| Annual | 48.3 °F | 70.4 °F | 45.21 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |