Shively, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.4 °F (low) to 68 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.9 Inches. 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 | 26.8 °F | 43.3 °F | 3.56 in. |
| February | 29.5 °F | 47.9 °F | 3.54 in. |
| March | 37.2 °F | 57.7 °F | 4.67 in. |
| April | 47.4 °F | 69.3 °F | 4.76 in. |
| May | 57.5 °F | 77.8 °F | 5.31 in. |
| June | 65.8 °F | 85.4 °F | 4.6 in. |
| July | 69.3 °F | 88.6 °F | 4.05 in. |
| August | 68.0 °F | 88.0 °F | 3.39 in. |
| September | 60.7 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.63 in. |
| October | 49.0 °F | 70.7 °F | 3.68 in. |
| November | 38.3 °F | 57.7 °F | 3.46 in. |
| December | 31.1 °F | 47.1 °F | 4.24 in. |
| Annual | 48.4 °F | 68 °F | 48.89 in. |
| 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 : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |