Oxford, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48 °F (low) to 69.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.1 Inches. Oxford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1 °F | 49.7 °F | 3.5 in. |
| February | 30.8 °F | 53.2 °F | 2.95 in. |
| March | 37.3 °F | 60.9 °F | 4.33 in. |
| April | 46.4 °F | 70.6 °F | 3.58 in. |
| May | 55.7 °F | 77.5 °F | 3.69 in. |
| June | 64.0 °F | 85.0 °F | 4.29 in. |
| July | 68.2 °F | 88.5 °F | 4.58 in. |
| August | 66.6 °F | 86.6 °F | 4.04 in. |
| September | 60.4 °F | 80.7 °F | 4.84 in. |
| October | 47.9 °F | 70.9 °F | 3.47 in. |
| November | 37.3 °F | 61.0 °F | 3.29 in. |
| December | 31.9 °F | 52.6 °F | 3.51 in. |
| Annual | 48 °F | 69.8 °F | 46.07 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 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 | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |