Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.7 °F (low) to 70.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.9 Inches. Roanoke Rapids 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 | 29.7 °F | 50.4 °F | 3.65 in. |
| February | 31.2 °F | 53.6 °F | 2.73 in. |
| March | 37.6 °F | 60.9 °F | 4.18 in. |
| April | 46.7 °F | 70.8 °F | 3.59 in. |
| May | 56.2 °F | 78.2 °F | 3.49 in. |
| June | 64.9 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.63 in. |
| July | 69.2 °F | 89.6 °F | 5.08 in. |
| August | 67.4 °F | 87.5 °F | 4.89 in. |
| September | 61.4 °F | 82.0 °F | 5.35 in. |
| October | 48.9 °F | 72.0 °F | 3.43 in. |
| November | 38.7 °F | 62.0 °F | 3.37 in. |
| December | 32.8 °F | 53.7 °F | 3.49 in. |
| Annual | 48.7 °F | 70.6 °F | 47.88 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 |