Payne Gap, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 43.3 °F (low) to 64.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.7 Inches. Payne Gap 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 | 23.8 °F | 42.9 °F | 3.93 in. |
| February | 26.4 °F | 46.9 °F | 4.0 in. |
| March | 32.9 °F | 55.8 °F | 4.55 in. |
| April | 42.1 °F | 66.7 °F | 4.76 in. |
| May | 50.7 °F | 73.7 °F | 4.87 in. |
| June | 59.0 °F | 80.1 °F | 4.91 in. |
| July | 62.7 °F | 82.6 °F | 5.48 in. |
| August | 61.8 °F | 81.8 °F | 4.3 in. |
| September | 55.5 °F | 77.3 °F | 3.39 in. |
| October | 43.6 °F | 66.9 °F | 2.99 in. |
| November | 33.2 °F | 55.9 °F | 2.95 in. |
| December | 27.9 °F | 46.6 °F | 4.54 in. |
| Annual | 43.3 °F | 64.8 °F | 50.67 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 |