Rushmere, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52.3 °F (low) to 69.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.6 Inches. Rushmere is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2 °F | 49.2 °F | 3.54 in. |
| February | 33.9 °F | 52.0 °F | 2.86 in. |
| March | 40.4 °F | 59.1 °F | 4.08 in. |
| April | 50.2 °F | 69.2 °F | 3.67 in. |
| May | 59.5 °F | 76.7 °F | 4.04 in. |
| June | 68.1 °F | 84.6 °F | 4.51 in. |
| July | 72.5 °F | 88.4 °F | 4.99 in. |
| August | 71.2 °F | 86.6 °F | 5.65 in. |
| September | 65.7 °F | 81.2 °F | 5.35 in. |
| October | 54.0 °F | 71.2 °F | 3.97 in. |
| November | 43.3 °F | 61.4 °F | 3.29 in. |
| December | 36.1 °F | 53.0 °F | 3.67 in. |
| Annual | 52.3 °F | 69.4 °F | 49.62 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 |