Drakes Branch, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.1 °F (low) to 69.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.4 Inches. Drakes Branch is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 °F | 48.3 °F | 3.46 in. |
| February | 28.2 °F | 51.9 °F | 2.7 in. |
| March | 34.8 °F | 59.7 °F | 4.17 in. |
| April | 44.5 °F | 70.3 °F | 3.61 in. |
| May | 54.1 °F | 77.5 °F | 4.34 in. |
| June | 62.9 °F | 85.0 °F | 4.25 in. |
| July | 67.1 °F | 88.8 °F | 4.24 in. |
| August | 65.5 °F | 87.0 °F | 3.88 in. |
| September | 58.9 °F | 81.0 °F | 4.97 in. |
| October | 45.8 °F | 70.5 °F | 3.83 in. |
| November | 35.1 °F | 60.2 °F | 3.32 in. |
| December | 29.8 °F | 51.5 °F | 3.62 in. |
| Annual | 46.1 °F | 69.3 °F | 46.39 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |