Surf City, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 56.1 °F (low) to 72 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 59.5 Inches. Surf City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7 °F | 54.8 °F | 3.85 in. |
| February | 39.4 °F | 57.3 °F | 3.63 in. |
| March | 44.7 °F | 63.3 °F | 4.0 in. |
| April | 53.7 °F | 71.5 °F | 3.48 in. |
| May | 62.9 °F | 78.3 °F | 4.18 in. |
| June | 71.0 °F | 84.3 °F | 5.25 in. |
| July | 74.3 °F | 87.5 °F | 6.0 in. |
| August | 73.2 °F | 86.4 °F | 8.11 in. |
| September | 68.7 °F | 82.3 °F | 8.44 in. |
| October | 58.4 °F | 74.6 °F | 4.78 in. |
| November | 48.0 °F | 65.3 °F | 4.17 in. |
| December | 41.7 °F | 58.3 °F | 3.61 in. |
| Annual | 56.1 °F | 72 °F | 59.5 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |