Waco, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.4 °F (low) to 70.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.4 Inches. Waco is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 | 29.5 °F | 50.8 °F | 4.12 in. |
| February | 32.1 °F | 54.9 °F | 3.47 in. |
| March | 38.5 °F | 62.4 °F | 4.48 in. |
| April | 47.1 °F | 71.6 °F | 4.25 in. |
| May | 56.0 °F | 78.7 °F | 4.17 in. |
| June | 64.2 °F | 85.4 °F | 4.36 in. |
| July | 67.8 °F | 88.8 °F | 4.27 in. |
| August | 66.8 °F | 87.1 °F | 4.65 in. |
| September | 60.6 °F | 81.9 °F | 3.97 in. |
| October | 48.3 °F | 72.3 °F | 3.58 in. |
| November | 37.5 °F | 61.9 °F | 3.77 in. |
| December | 32.1 °F | 53.4 °F | 4.26 in. |
| Annual | 48.4 °F | 70.8 °F | 49.35 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 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |