Wanchese, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.9 °F (low) to 69.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.6 Inches. Wanchese is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.5 °F | 52.1 °F | 4.23 in. |
| February | 38.5 °F | 53.7 °F | 3.28 in. |
| March | 43.3 °F | 59.1 °F | 3.52 in. |
| April | 52.3 °F | 67.3 °F | 3.23 in. |
| May | 61.0 °F | 75.0 °F | 3.65 in. |
| June | 69.7 °F | 82.6 °F | 4.63 in. |
| July | 73.8 °F | 86.6 °F | 5.1 in. |
| August | 73.2 °F | 85.1 °F | 6.19 in. |
| September | 69.7 °F | 80.6 °F | 5.53 in. |
| October | 60.2 °F | 72.5 °F | 4.36 in. |
| November | 49.5 °F | 62.9 °F | 3.88 in. |
| December | 42.1 °F | 56.1 °F | 3.97 in. |
| Annual | 55.9 °F | 69.5 °F | 51.57 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |