Stearns, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.2 °F (low) to 66.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 55.9 Inches. Stearns 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1 °F | 44.5 °F | 4.59 in. |
| February | 27.1 °F | 48.2 °F | 4.27 in. |
| March | 33.7 °F | 56.9 °F | 5.33 in. |
| April | 42.8 °F | 67.9 °F | 4.73 in. |
| May | 52.6 °F | 75.4 °F | 5.22 in. |
| June | 59.8 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.96 in. |
| July | 64.2 °F | 85.8 °F | 6.24 in. |
| August | 62.7 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.88 in. |
| September | 56.0 °F | 79.0 °F | 3.67 in. |
| October | 43.3 °F | 69.7 °F | 3.22 in. |
| November | 33.9 °F | 57.1 °F | 3.86 in. |
| December | 29.1 °F | 48.1 °F | 5.9 in. |
| Annual | 44.2 °F | 66.6 °F | 55.87 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |