Zebulon, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.6 °F (low) to 71 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.3 Inches. Zebulon 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 | 30.7 °F | 51.4 °F | 3.7 in. |
| February | 32.4 °F | 55.1 °F | 2.97 in. |
| March | 38.8 °F | 62.6 °F | 4.15 in. |
| April | 47.8 °F | 72.0 °F | 3.64 in. |
| May | 57.3 °F | 78.7 °F | 3.67 in. |
| June | 65.6 °F | 85.6 °F | 4.29 in. |
| July | 69.7 °F | 89.1 °F | 4.98 in. |
| August | 68.3 °F | 87.3 °F | 5.03 in. |
| September | 62.6 °F | 81.7 °F | 5.55 in. |
| October | 49.9 °F | 72.2 °F | 3.43 in. |
| November | 39.1 °F | 62.5 °F | 3.47 in. |
| December | 33.5 °F | 54.3 °F | 3.4 in. |
| Annual | 49.6 °F | 71 °F | 48.28 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |