Hickory weather
At 12:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (54°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (1.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Hickory sits 354 m (1,161 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Hickory, North Carolina, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (1.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Hickory weather
Is it raining in Hickory right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (1.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Hickory this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–22° and lows of 9–15°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Hickory lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hickory?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Hickory weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hickory?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hickory is Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Hickory?
July is the wettest month, with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 75 mm (3.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Hickory?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of -2°C (28°F).
Does Hickory have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 113 mm (4.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months