Valle Crucis, North Carolina has a Temperate Oceanic Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfb). Average annual temperatures range from 40.1 °F (low) to 63.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.7 Inches. Valle Crucis is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 22.6 °F | 43.8 °F | 4.19 in. |
| February | 24.9 °F | 47.2 °F | 3.0 in. |
| March | 30.3 °F | 54.3 °F | 3.98 in. |
| April | 38.0 °F | 64.5 °F | 4.54 in. |
| May | 47.2 °F | 71.9 °F | 5.03 in. |
| June | 55.0 °F | 78.5 °F | 4.27 in. |
| July | 59.0 °F | 81.3 °F | 4.61 in. |
| August | 57.8 °F | 79.9 °F | 4.55 in. |
| September | 51.4 °F | 74.8 °F | 3.82 in. |
| October | 39.7 °F | 65.8 °F | 3.05 in. |
| November | 30.0 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.8 in. |
| December | 25.7 °F | 47.3 °F | 3.85 in. |
| Annual | 40.1 °F | 63.8 °F | 48.69 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfb - Temperate Oceanic Climate |