Payne Gap, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.3 °C (low) to 18.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1287 Millimeters. Payne Gap is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.6 °C | 6.1 °C | 99.82 mm |
| February | -3.1 °C | 8.3 °C | 101.6 mm |
| March | 0.5 °C | 13.2 °C | 115.57 mm |
| April | 5.6 °C | 19.3 °C | 120.9 mm |
| May | 10.4 °C | 23.2 °C | 123.7 mm |
| June | 15 °C | 26.7 °C | 124.71 mm |
| July | 17.1 °C | 28.1 °C | 139.19 mm |
| August | 16.6 °C | 27.7 °C | 109.22 mm |
| September | 13.1 °C | 25.2 °C | 86.11 mm |
| October | 6.4 °C | 19.4 °C | 75.95 mm |
| November | 0.7 °C | 13.3 °C | 74.93 mm |
| December | -2.3 °C | 8.1 °C | 115.32 mm |
| Annual | 6.3 °C | 18.2 °C | 1287.02 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |