Bethesda, Maryland has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.6 °F (low) to 66.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46 Inches. Bethesda 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 | 26.4 °F | 43.3 °F | 3.13 in. |
| February | 27.7 °F | 46.7 °F | 2.78 in. |
| March | 34.2 °F | 55.2 °F | 3.98 in. |
| April | 44.2 °F | 67.2 °F | 3.47 in. |
| May | 54.0 °F | 75.3 °F | 4.52 in. |
| June | 63.1 °F | 83.3 °F | 4.53 in. |
| July | 67.9 °F | 87.5 °F | 4.59 in. |
| August | 66.2 °F | 85.7 °F | 3.69 in. |
| September | 59.6 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.46 in. |
| October | 47.6 °F | 67.6 °F | 3.93 in. |
| November | 37.3 °F | 56.9 °F | 3.18 in. |
| December | 30.6 °F | 47.2 °F | 3.69 in. |
| Annual | 46.6 °F | 66.3 °F | 45.95 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |