Charlottesville, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45 °F (low) to 67.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.8 Inches. Charlottesville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3 °F | 45.7 °F | 3.12 in. |
| February | 27.1 °F | 49.2 °F | 2.78 in. |
| March | 33.5 °F | 57.5 °F | 3.93 in. |
| April | 43.3 °F | 68.9 °F | 3.44 in. |
| May | 52.7 °F | 75.8 °F | 4.55 in. |
| June | 61.7 °F | 83.6 °F | 4.34 in. |
| July | 65.7 °F | 87.6 °F | 4.59 in. |
| August | 64.2 °F | 85.9 °F | 3.93 in. |
| September | 57.6 °F | 79.4 °F | 5.08 in. |
| October | 45.5 °F | 69.2 °F | 3.96 in. |
| November | 35.1 °F | 58.7 °F | 3.47 in. |
| December | 28.8 °F | 49.1 °F | 3.57 in. |
| Annual | 45 °F | 67.6 °F | 46.76 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |