Ruffin, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 47.7 °F (low) to 69.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.6 Inches. Ruffin is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 °F | 49.0 °F | 3.76 in. |
| February | 30.7 °F | 52.8 °F | 2.95 in. |
| March | 37.3 °F | 60.7 °F | 4.08 in. |
| April | 46.1 °F | 70.8 °F | 4.06 in. |
| May | 55.4 °F | 77.8 °F | 4.03 in. |
| June | 63.6 °F | 85.2 °F | 4.24 in. |
| July | 67.9 °F | 88.6 °F | 4.32 in. |
| August | 66.4 °F | 87.0 °F | 3.99 in. |
| September | 60.0 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.74 in. |
| October | 47.5 °F | 71.2 °F | 3.47 in. |
| November | 37.0 °F | 60.9 °F | 3.46 in. |
| December | 31.6 °F | 52.1 °F | 3.54 in. |
| Annual | 47.7 °F | 69.8 °F | 46.64 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |