Lynchburg, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.8 °C (low) to 20.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1120.1 Millimeters. Lynchburg is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.9 °C | 8.6 °C | 89.92 mm |
| February | -3.1 °C | 10.6 °C | 70.87 mm |
| March | 0.4 °C | 15.2 °C | 91.44 mm |
| April | 5.8 °C | 20.9 °C | 95.76 mm |
| May | 11.4 °C | 24.7 °C | 107.95 mm |
| June | 16.2 °C | 28.8 °C | 100.58 mm |
| July | 18.4 °C | 30.8 °C | 101.09 mm |
| August | 17.7 °C | 29.8 °C | 81.28 mm |
| September | 13.7 °C | 26.6 °C | 109.22 mm |
| October | 6.5 °C | 21.1 °C | 92.96 mm |
| November | 0.7 °C | 15.6 °C | 84.58 mm |
| December | -2.3 °C | 10.3 °C | 94.49 mm |
| Annual | 6.8 °C | 20.3 °C | 1120.14 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| 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 |