Hickory, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.8 °C (low) to 20.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1327.4 Millimeters. Hickory 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 | -2.6 °C | 7.1 °C | 100.33 mm |
| February | -1.1 °C | 9.6 °C | 109.98 mm |
| March | 3.2 °C | 15 °C | 123.19 mm |
| April | 8.3 °C | 21 °C | 132.59 mm |
| May | 13.9 °C | 25.7 °C | 143.51 mm |
| June | 18.7 °C | 29.9 °C | 114.3 mm |
| July | 20.7 °C | 31.6 °C | 107.44 mm |
| August | 19.2 °C | 31.2 °C | 78.99 mm |
| September | 15.1 °C | 28.1 °C | 89.41 mm |
| October | 8.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 96.52 mm |
| November | 2.9 °C | 14.6 °C | 107.7 mm |
| December | -1 °C | 8.8 °C | 123.44 mm |
| Annual | 8.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 1327.4 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 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |