Valdese, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 47.1 °F (low) to 69.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.4 Inches. Valdese 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 Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2 °F | 49.7 °F | 4.3 in. |
| February | 30.7 °F | 53.5 °F | 3.58 in. |
| March | 37.4 °F | 61.0 °F | 4.35 in. |
| April | 45.9 °F | 70.7 °F | 4.45 in. |
| May | 54.7 °F | 77.9 °F | 4.37 in. |
| June | 62.7 °F | 84.5 °F | 4.77 in. |
| July | 66.5 °F | 87.9 °F | 4.58 in. |
| August | 65.4 °F | 86.1 °F | 4.69 in. |
| September | 59.1 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.4 in. |
| October | 47.1 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.73 in. |
| November | 36.5 °F | 61.1 °F | 3.66 in. |
| December | 30.8 °F | 52.5 °F | 4.49 in. |
| Annual | 47.1 °F | 69.7 °F | 51.37 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |