Modest Town, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.8 °F (low) to 67.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.1 Inches. Modest Town is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 | 30.2 °F | 47.7 °F | 3.35 in. |
| February | 31.3 °F | 49.6 °F | 3.03 in. |
| March | 37.7 °F | 55.7 °F | 4.14 in. |
| April | 46.8 °F | 65.7 °F | 3.33 in. |
| May | 56.4 °F | 74.6 °F | 3.7 in. |
| June | 65.3 °F | 82.9 °F | 3.86 in. |
| July | 70.5 °F | 87.1 °F | 4.26 in. |
| August | 68.3 °F | 85.2 °F | 4.6 in. |
| September | 63.1 °F | 80.2 °F | 4.86 in. |
| October | 51.9 °F | 69.6 °F | 4.24 in. |
| November | 41.5 °F | 59.6 °F | 2.9 in. |
| December | 34.9 °F | 51.7 °F | 3.82 in. |
| Annual | 49.8 °F | 67.5 °F | 46.09 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |