Virginia City, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.6 °C (low) to 15.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 320.8 Millimeters. Virginia City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.9 °C | 5.7 °C | 54.36 mm |
| February | -3.3 °C | 6.6 °C | 51.05 mm |
| March | -1.4 °C | 9.8 °C | 45.72 mm |
| April | 0.9 °C | 12.6 °C | 16.26 mm |
| May | 5.2 °C | 17.2 °C | 19.3 mm |
| June | 8.8 °C | 23 °C | 11.68 mm |
| July | 8.9 °C | 28 °C | 4.83 mm |
| August | 8.6 °C | 27.6 °C | 5.84 mm |
| September | 8.4 °C | 23.4 °C | 5.08 mm |
| October | 3.8 °C | 16.7 °C | 15.24 mm |
| November | -1.2 °C | 9.9 °C | 28.7 mm |
| December | -4.2 °C | 5.3 °C | 62.74 mm |
| Annual | 2.6 °C | 15.5 °C | 320.8 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |