| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 31 - 45 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 28602 - Hickory, NC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 46 | 37 | 30 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 77 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 69 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.17 | 3.93 | 4.84 | 3.65 | 4.48 | 4.59 | 4.19 | 3.87 | 4.22 | 3.63 | 3.6 | 3.62 | 48.79 |