New Kent, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.8 °C (low) to 20.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1216.4 Millimeters. New Kent is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.2 °C | 9.1 °C | 87.63 mm |
| February | -1.4 °C | 10.9 °C | 71.88 mm |
| March | 2.4 °C | 15.2 °C | 103.89 mm |
| April | 7.8 °C | 21.2 °C | 91.44 mm |
| May | 13.2 °C | 25.2 °C | 102.36 mm |
| June | 18 °C | 29.4 °C | 112.27 mm |
| July | 20.5 °C | 31.7 °C | 127.25 mm |
| August | 19.5 °C | 30.6 °C | 126.49 mm |
| September | 16.1 °C | 27.5 °C | 121.67 mm |
| October | 9.1 °C | 21.8 °C | 100.08 mm |
| November | 3.3 °C | 16 °C | 79.76 mm |
| December | -0.2 °C | 11 °C | 91.69 mm |
| Annual | 8.8 °C | 20.8 °C | 1216.41 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |