Humid subtropical climate
Climate Hickory - North Carolina
Annual high69ºF
Annual low48ºF
Precipitation46.26 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 29 | 3.83 | 4 |
| Feb | 53 | 32 | 3.72 | 2 |
| Mar | 61 | 39 | 4.24 | 1 |
| Apr | 70 | 47 | 3.71 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 55 | 3.68 | 0 |
| Jun | 85 | 64 | 4.12 | 0 |
| Jul | 88 | 67 | 4.44 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 67 | 4.10 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 60 | 3.71 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 48 | 3.55 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.46 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 31 | 3.70 | 0 |
- JanHigh 49ºFLow 29ºFPrecip 3.83 inch
- FebHigh 53ºFLow 32ºFPrecip 3.72 inch
- MarHigh 61ºFLow 39ºFPrecip 4.24 inch
- AprHigh 70ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 3.71 inch
- MayHigh 77ºFLow 55ºFPrecip 3.68 inch
- JunHigh 85ºFLow 64ºFPrecip 4.12 inch
- JulHigh 88ºFLow 67ºFPrecip 4.44 inch
- AugHigh 86ºFLow 67ºFPrecip 4.10 inch
- SepHigh 80ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 3.71 inch
- OctHigh 70ºFLow 48ºFPrecip 3.55 inch
- NovHigh 61ºFLow 39ºFPrecip 3.46 inch
- DecHigh 51ºFLow 31ºFPrecip 3.70 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Hickory, North Carolina?
Hickory experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters, indicating a strong seasonal contrast. The area is fairly wet, with rainfall spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though summer often sees heavy downpours. Occasional snowfall occurs during the colder months.
Hickory weather averages
Annual high69ºF
Annual low48ºF
Precipitation46.26 inch
Snowfall7 inch
Daily normals Hickory - North Carolina - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 49.1 | 30.8 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Jan 2 | 49.0 | 30.7 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Jan 3 | 49.0 | 30.6 | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| Jan 4 | 48.9 | 30.5 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
| Jan 5 | 48.8 | 30.5 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Jan 6 | 48.8 | 30.4 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Jan 7 | 48.8 | 30.3 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Jan 8 | 48.7 | 30.2 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
| Jan 9 | 48.7 | 30.2 | 1.14 | 1.14 |
| Jan 10 | 48.7 | 30.1 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Jan 11 | 48.7 | 30.1 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 12 | 48.7 | 30.0 | 1.52 | 1.52 |
| Jan 13 | 48.7 | 30.0 | 1.64 | 1.64 |
| Jan 14 | 48.7 | 30.0 | 1.77 | 1.77 |
| Jan 15 | 48.7 | 30.0 | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| Jan 16 | 48.8 | 29.9 | 2.02 | 2.02 |
| Jan 17 | 48.8 | 29.9 | 2.14 | 2.14 |
| Jan 18 | 48.9 | 29.9 | 2.27 | 2.27 |
| Jan 19 | 48.9 | 29.9 | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Jan 20 | 49.0 | 29.9 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Jan 21 | 49.1 | 30.0 | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Jan 22 | 49.2 | 30.0 | 2.74 | 2.74 |
| Jan 23 | 49.2 | 30.0 | 2.87 | 2.87 |
| Jan 24 | 49.3 | 30.1 | 2.99 | 2.99 |
| Jan 25 | 49.5 | 30.1 | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Jan 26 | 49.6 | 30.2 | 3.23 | 3.23 |
| Jan 27 | 49.7 | 30.2 | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Jan 28 | 49.8 | 30.3 | 3.46 | 3.46 |
| Jan 29 | 50.0 | 30.4 | 3.58 | 3.58 |
| Jan 30 | 50.1 | 30.5 | 3.69 | 3.69 |
| Jan 31 | 50.3 | 30.5 | 3.81 | 3.81 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Hickory - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 82.9 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2 | 86.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3 | 82.9 | 57.9 | 0.36 |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | 75.9 | 48.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 8 | 82.9 | 53.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 73.9 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 10 | 66.9 | 55.0 | 2.64 |
| Oct 11 | 73.0 | 61.0 | 0.99 |
| Oct 12 | 80.1 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13 | 84.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 14 | 87.1 | 59.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15 | 86.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 16 | 82.9 | 61.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 17 | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 | 63.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | 71.1 | 42.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22 | 73.9 | 45.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 23 | 68.0 | 43.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24 | 63.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 66.9 | 44.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 26 | 69.1 | 44.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27 | 73.9 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28 | 71.1 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 29 | 73.9 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 30 | 79.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature87.1ºF · Oct 14
- Lowest max temperature63.0ºF · Oct 18
- Highest min temperature62.1ºF · Oct 15
- Lowest min temperature37.0ºF · Oct 18
Geo Hickory - North Carolina
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Catawba
- City
- Hickory
- Zip Code
- 28601
- Elevation
- 1145 ft
- Longitude
- -81.33
- Latitude
- 35.74
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –