Northlakes, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Northlakes, a community in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Tonight
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Northlakes
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SE | 25% |
| Wednesday Night | 60°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog | 2 mph SE | 83% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph SSW | 26% |
| Thursday Night | 57°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 mph WSW | 40% |
| Friday | 74°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 mph W | 35% |
| Friday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph NNW | 7% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph NNW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph N | 2% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph W | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph WNW | 14% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 14% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 8% |
| Tuesday | 68°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph WSW | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Northlakes (35.781, -81.368). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Northlakes
Last spring frost
Mar 31
First fall frost
Nov 4
Growing season
219 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Northlakes: nearby ZIP 28601 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hickory Faa Ap, Nc (3.7 mi from Northlakes). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.