Lincolnton, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.9 °F (low) to 71.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.9 Inches. Lincolnton 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 | 29.8 °F | 51.1 °F | 3.92 in. |
| February | 32.5 °F | 55.2 °F | 3.46 in. |
| March | 38.9 °F | 62.8 °F | 4.4 in. |
| April | 47.6 °F | 72.0 °F | 4.14 in. |
| May | 56.6 °F | 79.0 °F | 4.08 in. |
| June | 64.7 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.48 in. |
| July | 68.4 °F | 89.1 °F | 4.21 in. |
| August | 67.3 °F | 87.5 °F | 4.8 in. |
| September | 61.3 °F | 82.2 °F | 4.03 in. |
| October | 48.8 °F | 72.7 °F | 3.47 in. |
| November | 38.0 °F | 62.2 °F | 3.7 in. |
| December | 32.5 °F | 53.8 °F | 4.17 in. |
| Annual | 48.9 °F | 71.1 °F | 48.86 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 |