Hico, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 41.5 °F (low) to 62.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.7 Inches. Hico is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 °F | 40.0 °F | 3.43 in. |
| February | 24.1 °F | 43.5 °F | 3.19 in. |
| March | 30.7 °F | 52.1 °F | 4.28 in. |
| April | 40.1 °F | 63.9 °F | 4.01 in. |
| May | 49.2 °F | 72.0 °F | 5.12 in. |
| June | 57.1 °F | 78.2 °F | 5.06 in. |
| July | 61.0 °F | 81.4 °F | 5.29 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 80.1 °F | 4.66 in. |
| September | 53.8 °F | 75.1 °F | 3.58 in. |
| October | 42.1 °F | 64.1 °F | 3.37 in. |
| November | 32.1 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.0 in. |
| December | 26.3 °F | 43.7 °F | 3.71 in. |
| Annual | 41.5 °F | 62.3 °F | 48.7 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |