Pinetops, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.5 °F (low) to 71.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.7 Inches. Pinetops 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 | 31.6 °F | 52.3 °F | 3.62 in. |
| February | 33.1 °F | 55.6 °F | 2.98 in. |
| March | 39.5 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.92 in. |
| April | 48.8 °F | 72.0 °F | 3.49 in. |
| May | 58.1 °F | 79.0 °F | 3.66 in. |
| June | 66.7 °F | 86.3 °F | 4.53 in. |
| July | 70.6 °F | 89.6 °F | 5.16 in. |
| August | 68.8 °F | 87.5 °F | 5.34 in. |
| September | 62.8 °F | 82.3 °F | 6.0 in. |
| October | 50.7 °F | 73.1 °F | 3.41 in. |
| November | 40.2 °F | 63.6 °F | 3.22 in. |
| December | 34.5 °F | 55.3 °F | 3.33 in. |
| Annual | 50.5 °F | 71.6 °F | 48.66 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 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |