OVERALL LIVING SCOREB
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Hickory, NC
Thinking of moving to Hickory? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Hickory.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade B
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F26 (7%)
Avg Days Under 32°F59 (16%)
Wet/Rainy Days89 (24%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days273 (75%)
Gloomy Overcast Days45 (12%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.41 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade D
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)3556 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1407 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts7 (2%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days225 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMar 30
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 10
Yearly Water Demand43"
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