Light Oak, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.3 °F (low) to 71.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.4 Inches. Light Oak is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4 °F | 51.3 °F | 4.21 in. |
| February | 31.9 °F | 55.4 °F | 3.46 in. |
| March | 38.2 °F | 63.0 °F | 4.5 in. |
| April | 46.9 °F | 71.9 °F | 4.29 in. |
| May | 56.0 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.21 in. |
| June | 64.2 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 67.8 °F | 89.2 °F | 4.23 in. |
| August | 66.8 °F | 87.4 °F | 4.59 in. |
| September | 60.6 °F | 82.3 °F | 3.88 in. |
| October | 48.1 °F | 72.6 °F | 3.62 in. |
| November | 37.2 °F | 62.2 °F | 3.81 in. |
| December | 32.0 °F | 53.8 °F | 4.27 in. |
| Annual | 48.3 °F | 71.2 °F | 49.35 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| 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 |