Rural Retreat, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 41.4 °F (low) to 63.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 43.2 Inches. Rural Retreat 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 | 22.9 °F | 42.1 °F | 3.69 in. |
| February | 25.2 °F | 45.6 °F | 2.82 in. |
| March | 31.1 °F | 53.8 °F | 3.7 in. |
| April | 39.7 °F | 64.2 °F | 3.8 in. |
| May | 48.7 °F | 72.4 °F | 4.56 in. |
| June | 56.6 °F | 79.2 °F | 4.08 in. |
| July | 61.0 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.57 in. |
| August | 59.7 °F | 81.4 °F | 3.58 in. |
| September | 53.3 °F | 76.1 °F | 3.25 in. |
| October | 41.6 °F | 66.1 °F | 2.93 in. |
| November | 31.1 °F | 55.2 °F | 2.92 in. |
| December | 26.1 °F | 45.8 °F | 3.32 in. |
| Annual | 41.4 °F | 63.7 °F | 43.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |