Ghent, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 6 °C (low) to 15.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1263.9 Millimeters. Ghent is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2 °C | 3.7 °C | 96.01 mm |
| February | -3.8 °C | 5.6 °C | 89.66 mm |
| March | -0.3 °C | 10.1 °C | 113.79 mm |
| April | 5.6 °C | 16.4 °C | 115.82 mm |
| May | 10.6 °C | 20.8 °C | 136.91 mm |
| June | 14.8 °C | 24.3 °C | 120.4 mm |
| July | 16.9 °C | 26.1 °C | 138.18 mm |
| August | 16.2 °C | 25.4 °C | 103.12 mm |
| September | 12.8 °C | 22.7 °C | 90.93 mm |
| October | 6.8 °C | 17.1 °C | 77.22 mm |
| November | 0.8 °C | 10.8 °C | 76.96 mm |
| December | -2.8 °C | 5.6 °C | 104.9 mm |
| Annual | 6 °C | 15.7 °C | 1263.9 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |