Cheriton, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52 °F (low) to 67.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.2 Inches. Cheriton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5 °F | 47.6 °F | 3.25 in. |
| February | 33.3 °F | 49.9 °F | 2.77 in. |
| March | 39.0 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.86 in. |
| April | 48.7 °F | 66.8 °F | 3.27 in. |
| May | 58.2 °F | 74.3 °F | 3.3 in. |
| June | 67.2 °F | 83.4 °F | 3.79 in. |
| July | 72.1 °F | 87.2 °F | 4.51 in. |
| August | 70.8 °F | 84.8 °F | 5.09 in. |
| September | 66.1 °F | 80.1 °F | 4.59 in. |
| October | 55.2 °F | 70.0 °F | 3.71 in. |
| November | 44.4 °F | 60.0 °F | 3.36 in. |
| December | 37.0 °F | 52.1 °F | 3.72 in. |
| Annual | 52 °F | 67.7 °F | 45.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |