Rachel, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4.9 °C (low) to 17.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1236 Millimeters. Rachel is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | -6.2 °C | 4.2 °C | 93.73 mm |
| February | -5.4 °C | 6 °C | 81.03 mm |
| March | -1.7 °C | 11.3 °C | 102.11 mm |
| April | 3.7 °C | 18.9 °C | 100.58 mm |
| May | 9.2 °C | 23.4 °C | 125.48 mm |
| June | 14.1 °C | 27.4 °C | 121.92 mm |
| July | 16.4 °C | 29.3 °C | 143.51 mm |
| August | 15.7 °C | 28.7 °C | 106.43 mm |
| September | 11.7 °C | 25.6 °C | 93.98 mm |
| October | 5 °C | 19.1 °C | 87.38 mm |
| November | -0.2 °C | 12.2 °C | 81.53 mm |
| December | -3.7 °C | 6.4 °C | 98.3 mm |
| Annual | 4.9 °C | 17.7 °C | 1235.98 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |