Onton, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.3 °C (low) to 19.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1210.6 Millimeters. Onton 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 | -3.6 °C | 5.9 °C | 90.42 mm |
| February | -2.1 °C | 8.4 °C | 92.71 mm |
| March | 2.4 °C | 13.8 °C | 115.82 mm |
| April | 7.9 °C | 20.3 °C | 121.16 mm |
| May | 13.7 °C | 25 °C | 128.78 mm |
| June | 18.3 °C | 29.5 °C | 108.2 mm |
| July | 20.2 °C | 31.1 °C | 111 mm |
| August | 18.8 °C | 30.6 °C | 72.9 mm |
| September | 14.6 °C | 28 °C | 81.79 mm |
| October | 8.4 °C | 21.7 °C | 89.15 mm |
| November | 2.3 °C | 13.9 °C | 92.2 mm |
| December | -1.4 °C | 8.1 °C | 106.43 mm |
| Annual | 8.3 °C | 19.7 °C | 1210.56 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 |