Southern Pines, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.3 °F (low) to 72.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.5 Inches. Southern Pines 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 | 31.5 °F | 52.7 °F | 3.64 in. |
| February | 33.6 °F | 56.4 °F | 3.18 in. |
| March | 40.1 °F | 64.1 °F | 3.81 in. |
| April | 49.1 °F | 73.7 °F | 3.49 in. |
| May | 57.9 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.69 in. |
| June | 65.9 °F | 87.1 °F | 4.86 in. |
| July | 69.6 °F | 90.0 °F | 5.54 in. |
| August | 68.4 °F | 88.1 °F | 4.75 in. |
| September | 62.2 °F | 82.6 °F | 5.28 in. |
| October | 50.5 °F | 72.9 °F | 4.0 in. |
| November | 40.1 °F | 63.1 °F | 3.49 in. |
| December | 34.5 °F | 55.3 °F | 3.74 in. |
| Annual | 50.3 °F | 72.2 °F | 49.47 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |