Hickory, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Hickory, a city in Catawba County, North Carolina.
This Afternoon
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 3 mph.
7-day forecast for Hickory
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph SE | 0% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph ENE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SE | 35% |
| Wednesday Night | 61°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 5 mph SSE | 88% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph SSW | 29% |
| Thursday Night | 58°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 mph WSW | 41% |
| Friday | 74°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 mph W | 37% |
| Friday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph NW | 8% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph NNW | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph N | 2% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph W | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph WNW | 14% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 6 mph W | 14% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Hickory (35.740, -81.322). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Hickory
Last spring frost
Mar 31
First fall frost
Nov 4
Growing season
219 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Hickory: nearby ZIP 28601 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hickory Faa Ap, Nc (3.7 mi from Hickory). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.