Pickens, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 3.8 °C (low) to 14.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1783.3 Millimeters. Pickens is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | -7.3 °C | 2.3 °C | 141.48 mm |
| February | -6.4 °C | 3.9 °C | 142.24 mm |
| March | -2.4 °C | 8.4 °C | 167.89 mm |
| April | 2.9 °C | 15.4 °C | 141.73 mm |
| May | 8.4 °C | 19.8 °C | 176.28 mm |
| June | 12.8 °C | 23.3 °C | 171.45 mm |
| July | 14.6 °C | 24.9 °C | 183.39 mm |
| August | 13.3 °C | 24.7 °C | 139.7 mm |
| September | 10.6 °C | 21.7 °C | 121.67 mm |
| October | 4.6 °C | 16.3 °C | 127.76 mm |
| November | -1.1 °C | 9.8 °C | 116.84 mm |
| December | -4.7 °C | 4.8 °C | 152.91 mm |
| Annual | 3.8 °C | 14.6 °C | 1783.34 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |