Morehead, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.9 °F (low) to 66.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.7 Inches. Morehead 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 °F | 42.3 °F | 3.55 in. |
| February | 25.1 °F | 46.6 °F | 3.55 in. |
| March | 31.8 °F | 55.9 °F | 4.54 in. |
| April | 41.3 °F | 67.6 °F | 4.55 in. |
| May | 51.4 °F | 75.6 °F | 5.22 in. |
| June | 59.5 °F | 83.3 °F | 4.68 in. |
| July | 63.6 °F | 86.4 °F | 5.7 in. |
| August | 61.7 °F | 85.2 °F | 3.56 in. |
| September | 54.9 °F | 79.8 °F | 3.63 in. |
| October | 42.1 °F | 68.7 °F | 3.39 in. |
| November | 32.5 °F | 56.4 °F | 3.25 in. |
| December | 27.5 °F | 46.2 °F | 4.08 in. |
| Annual | 42.9 °F | 66.2 °F | 49.7 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |