Oak City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.3 °F (low) to 71.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.7 Inches. Oak City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3 °F | 51.7 °F | 3.7 in. |
| February | 33.1 °F | 54.9 °F | 3.04 in. |
| March | 39.5 °F | 62.0 °F | 4.01 in. |
| April | 49.0 °F | 71.7 °F | 3.58 in. |
| May | 58.2 °F | 78.6 °F | 3.58 in. |
| June | 66.4 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.8 in. |
| July | 70.3 °F | 89.1 °F | 5.35 in. |
| August | 68.6 °F | 87.3 °F | 5.33 in. |
| September | 62.7 °F | 82.0 °F | 6.05 in. |
| October | 50.6 °F | 72.9 °F | 3.58 in. |
| November | 39.8 °F | 63.0 °F | 3.27 in. |
| December | 34.3 °F | 54.9 °F | 3.39 in. |
| Annual | 50.3 °F | 71.2 °F | 49.68 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |