Neuse Forest, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.1 °F (low) to 73.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 57.5 Inches. Neuse Forest is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.8 °F | 55.8 °F | 3.99 in. |
| February | 36.5 °F | 58.5 °F | 3.54 in. |
| March | 42.3 °F | 64.8 °F | 3.74 in. |
| April | 51.1 °F | 73.1 °F | 3.37 in. |
| May | 59.7 °F | 79.7 °F | 4.37 in. |
| June | 67.9 °F | 86.1 °F | 5.49 in. |
| July | 71.7 °F | 89.0 °F | 6.87 in. |
| August | 70.6 °F | 87.4 °F | 7.09 in. |
| September | 65.9 °F | 83.3 °F | 7.17 in. |
| October | 54.6 °F | 74.9 °F | 4.29 in. |
| November | 43.8 °F | 65.9 °F | 3.8 in. |
| December | 37.8 °F | 59.0 °F | 3.8 in. |
| Annual | 53.1 °F | 73.1 °F | 57.52 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |