Rich Creek, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 43.1 °F (low) to 65.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.8 Inches. Rich Creek is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 24.1 °F | 43.4 °F | 2.97 in. |
| February | 26.4 °F | 47.0 °F | 2.52 in. |
| March | 32.7 °F | 55.5 °F | 3.56 in. |
| April | 41.0 °F | 67.2 °F | 3.46 in. |
| May | 50.8 °F | 75.3 °F | 4.08 in. |
| June | 59.1 °F | 82.0 °F | 3.94 in. |
| July | 62.7 °F | 85.6 °F | 3.92 in. |
| August | 61.7 °F | 84.3 °F | 3.29 in. |
| September | 54.9 °F | 78.7 °F | 3.2 in. |
| October | 43.1 °F | 68.3 °F | 2.51 in. |
| November | 32.8 °F | 56.6 °F | 2.49 in. |
| December | 27.3 °F | 46.1 °F | 2.9 in. |
| Annual | 43.1 °F | 65.8 °F | 38.84 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |