| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 67a - Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 15 - 30 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 24450 - Lexington, VA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 23 | 31 | 39 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 41 | 32 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 44 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.08 | 2.81 | 3.58 | 3.22 | 4.02 | 3.84 | 3.92 | 3.11 | 3.48 | 3.18 | 3.11 | 2.9 | 40.24 |