Pickens, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.8 °F (low) to 58.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 70.2 Inches. Pickens is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9 °F | 36.2 °F | 5.57 in. |
| February | 20.5 °F | 39.1 °F | 5.6 in. |
| March | 27.6 °F | 47.2 °F | 6.61 in. |
| April | 37.3 °F | 59.7 °F | 5.58 in. |
| May | 47.1 °F | 67.6 °F | 6.94 in. |
| June | 55.0 °F | 74.0 °F | 6.75 in. |
| July | 58.2 °F | 76.9 °F | 7.22 in. |
| August | 55.9 °F | 76.4 °F | 5.5 in. |
| September | 51.0 °F | 71.1 °F | 4.79 in. |
| October | 40.2 °F | 61.3 °F | 5.03 in. |
| November | 30.0 °F | 49.6 °F | 4.6 in. |
| December | 23.6 °F | 40.7 °F | 6.02 in. |
| Annual | 38.8 °F | 58.3 °F | 70.21 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |