Wilkesboro, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46 °F (low) to 69.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.9 Inches. Wilkesboro is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | 27.0 °F | 49.4 °F | 4.38 in. |
| February | 29.1 °F | 53.3 °F | 3.38 in. |
| March | 35.6 °F | 60.9 °F | 4.4 in. |
| April | 44.2 °F | 70.5 °F | 4.79 in. |
| May | 53.9 °F | 78.0 °F | 4.84 in. |
| June | 62.2 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.57 in. |
| July | 66.2 °F | 88.0 °F | 4.69 in. |
| August | 64.7 °F | 86.3 °F | 5.22 in. |
| September | 58.3 °F | 80.6 °F | 4.07 in. |
| October | 45.7 °F | 71.7 °F | 3.8 in. |
| November | 35.1 °F | 61.1 °F | 3.34 in. |
| December | 29.4 °F | 52.3 °F | 4.37 in. |
| Annual | 46 °F | 69.7 °F | 51.85 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 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |