Covington, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 43 °F (low) to 66.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.8 Inches. Covington is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 °F | 44.0 °F | 2.81 in. |
| February | 26.0 °F | 48.1 °F | 2.54 in. |
| March | 32.2 °F | 56.6 °F | 3.33 in. |
| April | 41.2 °F | 68.6 °F | 3.72 in. |
| May | 50.4 °F | 76.4 °F | 4.32 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 82.9 °F | 3.97 in. |
| July | 62.7 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.72 in. |
| August | 61.7 °F | 84.9 °F | 3.33 in. |
| September | 55.4 °F | 79.2 °F | 3.72 in. |
| October | 43.2 °F | 69.2 °F | 2.76 in. |
| November | 32.9 °F | 57.5 °F | 2.5 in. |
| December | 27.5 °F | 47.5 °F | 3.06 in. |
| Annual | 43 °F | 66.8 °F | 39.78 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |