Wake Forest, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.6 °F (low) to 70.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.3 Inches. Wake Forest 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 Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 °F | 50.7 °F | 3.58 in. |
| February | 32.3 °F | 54.3 °F | 2.99 in. |
| March | 38.8 °F | 61.9 °F | 4.21 in. |
| April | 47.9 °F | 71.5 °F | 3.6 in. |
| May | 57.3 °F | 78.3 °F | 3.7 in. |
| June | 65.7 °F | 85.3 °F | 4.33 in. |
| July | 69.7 °F | 88.9 °F | 4.8 in. |
| August | 68.3 °F | 86.9 °F | 4.91 in. |
| September | 62.4 °F | 81.1 °F | 5.57 in. |
| October | 49.7 °F | 71.4 °F | 3.62 in. |
| November | 38.9 °F | 61.8 °F | 3.44 in. |
| December | 33.4 °F | 53.6 °F | 3.57 in. |
| Annual | 49.6 °F | 70.5 °F | 48.32 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |