Draper, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 5.6 °C (low) to 17.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1031.8 Millimeters. Draper 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.7 °C | 5.9 °C | 83.57 mm |
| February | -3.6 °C | 7.9 °C | 69.09 mm |
| March | -0.1 °C | 12.4 °C | 88.39 mm |
| April | 4.8 °C | 18.3 °C | 90.17 mm |
| May | 9.8 °C | 22.7 °C | 103.89 mm |
| June | 14.3 °C | 26.4 °C | 105.16 mm |
| July | 16.3 °C | 28.4 °C | 100.33 mm |
| August | 15.6 °C | 27.7 °C | 88.14 mm |
| September | 12 °C | 24.6 °C | 84.07 mm |
| October | 5.5 °C | 19.1 °C | 72.9 mm |
| November | 0 °C | 13.2 °C | 65.28 mm |
| December | -2.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 80.77 mm |
| Annual | 5.6 °C | 17.9 °C | 1031.76 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |