Drakesboro, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.8 °C (low) to 20 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1290.8 Millimeters. Drakesboro 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 | 6.5 °C | 94.74 mm |
| February | -2.2 °C | 9.1 °C | 101.85 mm |
| March | 1.9 °C | 14.3 °C | 118.36 mm |
| April | 7.3 °C | 20.5 °C | 119.89 mm |
| May | 12.9 °C | 25.2 °C | 134.37 mm |
| June | 17.8 °C | 29.5 °C | 117.86 mm |
| July | 19.6 °C | 31.2 °C | 111.25 mm |
| August | 18.3 °C | 31.1 °C | 89.15 mm |
| September | 14.2 °C | 27.8 °C | 92.46 mm |
| October | 7.7 °C | 21.9 °C | 98.55 mm |
| November | 1.7 °C | 14.4 °C | 97.03 mm |
| December | -1.6 °C | 8.6 °C | 115.32 mm |
| Annual | 7.8 °C | 20 °C | 1290.83 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 |