Salt Lick, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.4 °C (low) to 19.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1272.8 Millimeters. Salt Lick is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | -4.7 °C | 5.9 °C | 89.15 mm |
| February | -3.3 °C | 8.2 °C | 89.66 mm |
| March | 0.3 °C | 13.4 °C | 115.06 mm |
| April | 5.7 °C | 19.9 °C | 116.59 mm |
| May | 11.2 °C | 24.4 °C | 132.84 mm |
| June | 15.6 °C | 28.7 °C | 120.4 mm |
| July | 17.9 °C | 30.4 °C | 148.08 mm |
| August | 16.8 °C | 29.9 °C | 94.49 mm |
| September | 12.9 °C | 26.9 °C | 97.28 mm |
| October | 6.2 °C | 20.7 °C | 84.58 mm |
| November | 0.7 °C | 13.7 °C | 80.77 mm |
| December | -2.2 °C | 8.1 °C | 103.89 mm |
| Annual | 6.4 °C | 19.2 °C | 1272.79 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 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°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 |