Waynesville, North Carolina has a Temperate Oceanic Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfb). Average annual temperatures range from 42.3 °F (low) to 66.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.3 Inches. Waynesville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8 °F | 47.5 °F | 4.58 in. |
| February | 27.7 °F | 51.2 °F | 4.37 in. |
| March | 33.4 °F | 57.6 °F | 4.53 in. |
| April | 41.0 °F | 66.8 °F | 4.57 in. |
| May | 49.3 °F | 73.7 °F | 4.31 in. |
| June | 57.0 °F | 79.4 °F | 3.94 in. |
| July | 60.6 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.97 in. |
| August | 59.7 °F | 81.5 °F | 4.36 in. |
| September | 53.8 °F | 76.6 °F | 4.3 in. |
| October | 41.9 °F | 68.0 °F | 3.08 in. |
| November | 31.5 °F | 58.6 °F | 3.52 in. |
| December | 27.3 °F | 50.8 °F | 4.72 in. |
| Annual | 42.3 °F | 66.2 °F | 50.25 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 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 |