Ocracoke, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57.6 °F (low) to 70.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 58.8 Inches. Ocracoke 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. 11 - Dec. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.8 °F | 53.5 °F | 4.44 in. |
| February | 40.7 °F | 54.9 °F | 3.92 in. |
| March | 46.2 °F | 60.0 °F | 4.01 in. |
| April | 54.6 °F | 68.2 °F | 3.67 in. |
| May | 62.9 °F | 75.4 °F | 4.1 in. |
| June | 70.9 °F | 82.3 °F | 4.16 in. |
| July | 74.8 °F | 85.8 °F | 5.07 in. |
| August | 74.1 °F | 85.2 °F | 7.8 in. |
| September | 70.6 °F | 81.6 °F | 7.33 in. |
| October | 61.2 °F | 73.3 °F | 5.74 in. |
| November | 51.3 °F | 63.9 °F | 4.6 in. |
| December | 44.6 °F | 57.5 °F | 3.95 in. |
| Annual | 57.6 °F | 70.1 °F | 58.79 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 11 - Dec. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 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 |