Motley, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.6 °C (low) to 19.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1145.3 Millimeters. Motley is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3 °C | 8.1 °C | 89.92 mm |
| February | -2.1 °C | 10.1 °C | 70.36 mm |
| March | 1.6 °C | 14.7 °C | 97.03 mm |
| April | 6.7 °C | 20.6 °C | 93.73 mm |
| May | 11.9 °C | 24.5 °C | 108.71 mm |
| June | 16.6 °C | 28.4 °C | 106.17 mm |
| July | 18.9 °C | 30.4 °C | 102.11 mm |
| August | 18.1 °C | 29.6 °C | 89.41 mm |
| September | 14.4 °C | 26.2 °C | 114.81 mm |
| October | 7.6 °C | 20.7 °C | 89.92 mm |
| November | 1.8 °C | 15.1 °C | 89.92 mm |
| December | -1.4 °C | 9.8 °C | 93.22 mm |
| Annual | 7.6 °C | 19.9 °C | 1145.31 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |