Hickory, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Hickory weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hickory.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hickory
What is the weather usually like in Hickory?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hickory: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HICKORY FAA AP, NC US (USW00003810), adjusted for the elevation of Hickory.
Hickory weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hickory through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hickory?
Hickory has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Hickory is April–May and September–October. At 1,188 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Hickory
What is the hottest month in Hickory?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Hickory?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Hickory?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Hickory?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hickory?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hickory have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Hickory in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 38°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Hickory?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:19 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Hickory weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Hickory.
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