Manteo, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.5 °F (low) to 69.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.6 Inches. Manteo is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.1 °F | 51.9 °F | 4.17 in. |
| February | 38.0 °F | 53.5 °F | 3.11 in. |
| March | 43.0 °F | 59.1 °F | 3.46 in. |
| April | 52.1 °F | 67.5 °F | 2.94 in. |
| May | 60.7 °F | 75.0 °F | 3.5 in. |
| June | 69.4 °F | 82.7 °F | 4.56 in. |
| July | 73.5 °F | 86.7 °F | 5.11 in. |
| August | 72.9 °F | 85.0 °F | 5.94 in. |
| September | 69.2 °F | 80.5 °F | 5.29 in. |
| October | 59.5 °F | 72.3 °F | 4.11 in. |
| November | 48.8 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.48 in. |
| December | 41.8 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.94 in. |
| Annual | 55.5 °F | 69.4 °F | 49.61 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |