Ashland, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.1 °C (low) to 20.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1155.9 Millimeters. Ashland is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.8 °C | 8.6 °C | 84.58 mm |
| February | -2.1 °C | 10.4 °C | 71.37 mm |
| March | 1.6 °C | 14.8 °C | 97.28 mm |
| April | 6.9 °C | 21.1 °C | 85.34 mm |
| May | 12.4 °C | 24.8 °C | 107.19 mm |
| June | 17.2 °C | 29 °C | 109.22 mm |
| July | 19.7 °C | 31.3 °C | 110.24 mm |
| August | 18.7 °C | 30.3 °C | 108.2 mm |
| September | 15.2 °C | 27 °C | 109.98 mm |
| October | 8.5 °C | 21.2 °C | 94.74 mm |
| November | 2.4 °C | 15.6 °C | 83.82 mm |
| December | -1.1 °C | 10.4 °C | 93.98 mm |
| Annual | 8.1 °C | 20.4 °C | 1155.94 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |