Nags Head, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 56.4 °F (low) to 69.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.9 Inches. Nags Head is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.2 °F | 52.0 °F | 4.22 in. |
| February | 39.1 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.23 in. |
| March | 43.8 °F | 58.5 °F | 3.51 in. |
| April | 52.8 °F | 67.0 °F | 3.13 in. |
| May | 61.5 °F | 74.5 °F | 3.59 in. |
| June | 70.2 °F | 82.3 °F | 4.58 in. |
| July | 74.2 °F | 86.3 °F | 5.05 in. |
| August | 73.6 °F | 84.8 °F | 6.14 in. |
| September | 70.2 °F | 80.2 °F | 5.51 in. |
| October | 60.7 °F | 72.2 °F | 4.29 in. |
| November | 50.2 °F | 62.5 °F | 3.68 in. |
| December | 42.8 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.96 in. |
| Annual | 56.4 °F | 69.1 °F | 50.89 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| 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 |