| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 64b - Trap Rock and Conglomerate Uplands | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 46 - 60 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 20155 - Gainesville, VA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 23 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 35 | 27 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 47 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.16 | 2.57 | 3.29 | 3.09 | 4.02 | 3.57 | 3.39 | 3.47 | 3.92 | 3.31 | 3.24 | 2.93 | 39.96 |