Shively, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.1 °C (low) to 20 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1241.8 Millimeters. Shively 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 Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.9 °C | 6.3 °C | 90.42 mm |
| February | -1.4 °C | 8.8 °C | 89.92 mm |
| March | 2.9 °C | 14.3 °C | 118.62 mm |
| April | 8.6 °C | 20.7 °C | 120.9 mm |
| May | 14.2 °C | 25.4 °C | 134.87 mm |
| June | 18.8 °C | 29.7 °C | 116.84 mm |
| July | 20.7 °C | 31.4 °C | 102.87 mm |
| August | 20 °C | 31.1 °C | 86.11 mm |
| September | 15.9 °C | 27.9 °C | 92.2 mm |
| October | 9.4 °C | 21.5 °C | 93.47 mm |
| November | 3.5 °C | 14.3 °C | 87.88 mm |
| December | -0.5 °C | 8.4 °C | 107.7 mm |
| Annual | 9.1 °C | 20 °C | 1241.8 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| 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 |