Cheriton, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.2 °C (low) to 19.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1148.6 Millimeters. Cheriton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3 °C | 8.7 °C | 82.55 mm |
| February | 0.7 °C | 9.9 °C | 70.36 mm |
| March | 3.9 °C | 13.3 °C | 98.04 mm |
| April | 9.3 °C | 19.3 °C | 83.06 mm |
| May | 14.6 °C | 23.5 °C | 83.82 mm |
| June | 19.6 °C | 28.6 °C | 96.27 mm |
| July | 22.3 °C | 30.7 °C | 114.55 mm |
| August | 21.6 °C | 29.3 °C | 129.29 mm |
| September | 18.9 °C | 26.7 °C | 116.59 mm |
| October | 12.9 °C | 21.1 °C | 94.23 mm |
| November | 6.9 °C | 15.6 °C | 85.34 mm |
| December | 2.8 °C | 11.2 °C | 94.49 mm |
| Annual | 11.2 °C | 19.8 °C | 1148.59 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |