Hickory, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 47.9 °F (low) to 69.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.1 Inches. Hickory is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1 °F | 49.6 °F | 4.43 in. |
| February | 31.3 °F | 53.4 °F | 3.6 in. |
| March | 38.1 °F | 60.9 °F | 4.33 in. |
| April | 46.7 °F | 70.3 °F | 4.37 in. |
| May | 55.7 °F | 77.4 °F | 4.34 in. |
| June | 63.7 °F | 84.4 °F | 4.85 in. |
| July | 67.5 °F | 87.6 °F | 4.29 in. |
| August | 66.2 °F | 86.0 °F | 4.53 in. |
| September | 60.0 °F | 80.5 °F | 3.87 in. |
| October | 47.9 °F | 71.2 °F | 3.41 in. |
| November | 37.3 °F | 61.0 °F | 3.54 in. |
| December | 31.4 °F | 52.3 °F | 4.54 in. |
| Annual | 47.9 °F | 69.6 °F | 50.1 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |