Paintsville, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.8 °F (low) to 67.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.5 Inches. Paintsville 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 | 23.3 °F | 44.6 °F | 3.34 in. |
| February | 25.3 °F | 48.5 °F | 3.54 in. |
| March | 31.3 °F | 58.3 °F | 4.39 in. |
| April | 40.6 °F | 69.6 °F | 3.81 in. |
| May | 51.0 °F | 76.7 °F | 4.62 in. |
| June | 59.7 °F | 83.7 °F | 4.88 in. |
| July | 64.0 °F | 87.0 °F | 5.1 in. |
| August | 62.5 °F | 85.9 °F | 3.78 in. |
| September | 55.5 °F | 80.4 °F | 3.15 in. |
| October | 42.6 °F | 69.7 °F | 2.92 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 58.2 °F | 2.99 in. |
| December | 26.6 °F | 48.0 °F | 3.96 in. |
| Annual | 42.8 °F | 67.6 °F | 46.48 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |