Central City, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.8 °C (low) to 19.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1281.4 Millimeters. Central City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | -3.7 °C | 6.3 °C | 94.23 mm |
| February | -2.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 99.82 mm |
| March | 1.9 °C | 14.2 °C | 117.6 mm |
| April | 7.2 °C | 20.4 °C | 120.9 mm |
| May | 12.9 °C | 25.2 °C | 133.6 mm |
| June | 17.9 °C | 29.5 °C | 116.59 mm |
| July | 19.7 °C | 31.1 °C | 113.54 mm |
| August | 18.3 °C | 31.2 °C | 85.85 mm |
| September | 14.1 °C | 28 °C | 90.42 mm |
| October | 7.8 °C | 21.7 °C | 96.77 mm |
| November | 1.6 °C | 14.3 °C | 97.79 mm |
| December | -1.7 °C | 8.3 °C | 114.3 mm |
| Annual | 7.8 °C | 19.9 °C | 1281.41 mm |
| 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 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |