Stokes, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51 °F (low) to 72 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.6 Inches. Stokes 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 | 32.2 °F | 52.8 °F | 3.72 in. |
| February | 33.9 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.17 in. |
| March | 40.1 °F | 63.0 °F | 4.0 in. |
| April | 49.4 °F | 72.4 °F | 3.6 in. |
| May | 58.6 °F | 79.4 °F | 3.97 in. |
| June | 66.9 °F | 86.6 °F | 4.84 in. |
| July | 70.9 °F | 89.6 °F | 5.59 in. |
| August | 69.1 °F | 87.7 °F | 5.7 in. |
| September | 63.3 °F | 82.6 °F | 6.54 in. |
| October | 51.3 °F | 73.7 °F | 3.72 in. |
| November | 40.9 °F | 64.0 °F | 3.34 in. |
| December | 35.2 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.44 in. |
| Annual | 51 °F | 72 °F | 51.63 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 |