Short Pump, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.8 °F (low) to 68.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46 Inches. Short Pump is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9 °F | 47.3 °F | 3.53 in. |
| February | 27.3 °F | 50.6 °F | 2.8 in. |
| March | 34.2 °F | 58.7 °F | 3.86 in. |
| April | 44.1 °F | 69.8 °F | 3.19 in. |
| May | 53.7 °F | 76.5 °F | 4.16 in. |
| June | 62.5 °F | 84.2 °F | 4.25 in. |
| July | 66.7 °F | 88.6 °F | 4.27 in. |
| August | 65.3 °F | 86.7 °F | 4.68 in. |
| September | 58.7 °F | 80.7 °F | 4.29 in. |
| October | 46.2 °F | 70.5 °F | 3.89 in. |
| November | 35.5 °F | 59.9 °F | 3.34 in. |
| December | 29.1 °F | 50.5 °F | 3.74 in. |
| Annual | 45.8 °F | 68.7 °F | 46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| 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 |