Buckhorn, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.1 °F (low) to 67.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.5 Inches. Buckhorn 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 | 24.3 °F | 44.4 °F | 4.04 in. |
| February | 26.4 °F | 48.5 °F | 3.94 in. |
| March | 32.8 °F | 58.1 °F | 4.6 in. |
| April | 41.8 °F | 69.4 °F | 4.39 in. |
| May | 52.3 °F | 76.8 °F | 4.63 in. |
| June | 60.4 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.76 in. |
| July | 64.8 °F | 86.2 °F | 5.41 in. |
| August | 63.8 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.08 in. |
| September | 57.0 °F | 80.8 °F | 3.41 in. |
| October | 44.3 °F | 70.2 °F | 3.11 in. |
| November | 33.4 °F | 58.4 °F | 3.33 in. |
| December | 28.1 °F | 48.1 °F | 4.77 in. |
| Annual | 44.1 °F | 67.5 °F | 50.47 in. |
| 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 : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |