Covington, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.1 °C (low) to 19.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1010.4 Millimeters. Covington 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.4 °C | 6.7 °C | 71.37 mm |
| February | -3.3 °C | 8.9 °C | 64.52 mm |
| March | 0.1 °C | 13.7 °C | 84.58 mm |
| April | 5.1 °C | 20.3 °C | 94.49 mm |
| May | 10.2 °C | 24.7 °C | 109.73 mm |
| June | 14.8 °C | 28.3 °C | 100.84 mm |
| July | 17.1 °C | 30.2 °C | 94.49 mm |
| August | 16.5 °C | 29.4 °C | 84.58 mm |
| September | 13 °C | 26.2 °C | 94.49 mm |
| October | 6.2 °C | 20.7 °C | 70.1 mm |
| November | 0.5 °C | 14.2 °C | 63.5 mm |
| December | -2.5 °C | 8.6 °C | 77.72 mm |
| Annual | 6.1 °C | 19.3 °C | 1010.41 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |