Atkins, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 5.2 °C (low) to 17.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1175.8 Millimeters. Atkins is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 101.6 mm |
| February | -3.8 °C | 8 °C | 83.57 mm |
| March | -0.4 °C | 12.7 °C | 101.6 mm |
| April | 4.3 °C | 18.1 °C | 100.84 mm |
| May | 9.2 °C | 22.7 °C | 125.48 mm |
| June | 13.9 °C | 26.4 °C | 115.06 mm |
| July | 16.1 °C | 28.1 °C | 115.06 mm |
| August | 15.4 °C | 27.7 °C | 101.09 mm |
| September | 11.7 °C | 24.8 °C | 84.84 mm |
| October | 4.9 °C | 19.3 °C | 76.2 mm |
| November | -0.6 °C | 13.3 °C | 77.22 mm |
| December | -3.3 °C | 8 °C | 93.22 mm |
| Annual | 5.2 °C | 17.9 °C | 1175.78 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |