Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57.1 °F (low) to 71.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 59.1 Inches. Pine Knoll Shores 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. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4 °F | 54.5 °F | 4.33 in. |
| February | 40.1 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.55 in. |
| March | 45.6 °F | 62.0 °F | 3.59 in. |
| April | 54.6 °F | 69.5 °F | 3.77 in. |
| May | 63.4 °F | 76.7 °F | 4.34 in. |
| June | 71.4 °F | 83.1 °F | 4.71 in. |
| July | 75.0 °F | 86.1 °F | 5.92 in. |
| August | 74.1 °F | 85.6 °F | 7.27 in. |
| September | 70.0 °F | 82.1 °F | 7.75 in. |
| October | 60.1 °F | 74.4 °F | 5.19 in. |
| November | 49.5 °F | 65.0 °F | 4.37 in. |
| December | 42.8 °F | 57.9 °F | 4.28 in. |
| Annual | 57.1 °F | 71.1 °F | 59.07 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 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 |