Saxapahaw, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.2 °F (low) to 70.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.8 Inches. Saxapahaw 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 | 29.2 °F | 50.2 °F | 3.66 in. |
| February | 30.8 °F | 53.6 °F | 2.95 in. |
| March | 37.7 °F | 61.5 °F | 4.19 in. |
| April | 46.4 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.81 in. |
| May | 55.8 °F | 78.3 °F | 3.66 in. |
| June | 64.2 °F | 85.8 °F | 4.24 in. |
| July | 68.4 °F | 88.7 °F | 4.74 in. |
| August | 67.0 °F | 87.2 °F | 4.23 in. |
| September | 61.1 °F | 81.4 °F | 5.05 in. |
| October | 48.2 °F | 71.5 °F | 3.29 in. |
| November | 37.5 °F | 61.4 °F | 3.33 in. |
| December | 32.1 °F | 53.0 °F | 3.67 in. |
| Annual | 48.2 °F | 70.3 °F | 46.82 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 | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |