Weather in Kernersville, North Carolina
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—84°51°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—90°62°
- MondayMay 18Clear—92°67°
- TuesdayMay 19Clear—90°61°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast40%92°62°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle71%74°62°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle71%72°54°
- PM 2.5
- 14.5 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 15.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 97.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:22 AM
- Moonset
- 12:44 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Kernersville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Kernersville's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is January (~42°F). Rainfall peaks in August (5.1 inches) and bottoms out in February (3.2 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| February | 45° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| March | 52° | 4.1″ | 8 |
| April | 62° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| May | 69° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| June | 76° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 4.6″ | 8 |
| August | 78° | 5.1″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| October | 62° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| November | 51° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| December | 44° | 3.8″ | 7 |
Regional context
Kernersville sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC, Greensboro, NC.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Kernersville?
- Kernersville's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Kernersville?
- August is the wettest month with about 5.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 48 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Kernersville?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Kernersville?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Kernersville?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Kernersville get?
- Kernersville averages about 78 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Kernersville?
- Kernersville's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Kernersville, North Carolina sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 42°F while July averages 79°F — a 38°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Kernersville receives about 48 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 78 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (36.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.