Van Lear, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.2 °F (low) to 66.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.5 Inches. Van Lear is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6 °F | 44.1 °F | 3.41 in. |
| February | 26.6 °F | 47.8 °F | 3.5 in. |
| March | 32.9 °F | 57.3 °F | 4.37 in. |
| April | 42.5 °F | 68.8 °F | 3.89 in. |
| May | 52.4 °F | 76.2 °F | 4.69 in. |
| June | 60.8 °F | 83.0 °F | 4.8 in. |
| July | 64.7 °F | 86.4 °F | 5.07 in. |
| August | 63.2 °F | 85.2 °F | 3.76 in. |
| September | 56.4 °F | 79.9 °F | 3.08 in. |
| October | 44.4 °F | 69.1 °F | 2.96 in. |
| November | 33.7 °F | 57.4 °F | 2.96 in. |
| December | 28.6 °F | 47.6 °F | 4.03 in. |
| Annual | 44.2 °F | 66.9 °F | 46.52 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |