Van Lear, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.8 °C (low) to 19.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1181.6 Millimeters. Van Lear is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.1 °C | 6.7 °C | 86.61 mm |
| February | -3 °C | 8.8 °C | 88.9 mm |
| March | 0.5 °C | 14.1 °C | 111 mm |
| April | 5.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 98.81 mm |
| May | 11.3 °C | 24.6 °C | 119.13 mm |
| June | 16 °C | 28.3 °C | 121.92 mm |
| July | 18.2 °C | 30.2 °C | 128.78 mm |
| August | 17.3 °C | 29.6 °C | 95.5 mm |
| September | 13.6 °C | 26.6 °C | 78.23 mm |
| October | 6.9 °C | 20.6 °C | 75.18 mm |
| November | 0.9 °C | 14.1 °C | 75.18 mm |
| December | -1.9 °C | 8.7 °C | 102.36 mm |
| Annual | 6.8 °C | 19.4 °C | 1181.6 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |