Atkins, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 41.4 °F (low) to 64.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.3 Inches. Atkins is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7 °F | 42.6 °F | 4.0 in. |
| February | 25.2 °F | 46.4 °F | 3.29 in. |
| March | 31.2 °F | 54.8 °F | 4.0 in. |
| April | 39.8 °F | 64.6 °F | 3.97 in. |
| May | 48.6 °F | 72.8 °F | 4.94 in. |
| June | 57.1 °F | 79.6 °F | 4.53 in. |
| July | 61.0 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.53 in. |
| August | 59.7 °F | 81.9 °F | 3.98 in. |
| September | 53.0 °F | 76.7 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 40.9 °F | 66.7 °F | 3.0 in. |
| November | 30.9 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.04 in. |
| December | 26.1 °F | 46.4 °F | 3.67 in. |
| Annual | 41.4 °F | 64.3 °F | 46.29 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |