Switzer, West Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.1 °C (low) to 19.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1266.5 Millimeters. Switzer is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.9 °C | 6.6 °C | 90.17 mm |
| February | -2.5 °C | 9 °C | 88.39 mm |
| March | 0.9 °C | 14 °C | 113.54 mm |
| April | 6.1 °C | 20.9 °C | 111.76 mm |
| May | 11.4 °C | 25 °C | 130.81 mm |
| June | 16.1 °C | 28.8 °C | 126.75 mm |
| July | 18.3 °C | 30.4 °C | 152.91 mm |
| August | 17.7 °C | 29.8 °C | 103.63 mm |
| September | 13.9 °C | 26.9 °C | 86.11 mm |
| October | 7.2 °C | 20.7 °C | 79.5 mm |
| November | 1.3 °C | 14 °C | 75.95 mm |
| December | -1.6 °C | 8.6 °C | 106.93 mm |
| Annual | 7.1 °C | 19.6 °C | 1266.45 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |