Athens, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 42.1 °F (low) to 62.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 40.3 Inches. Athens 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. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.1 °F | 41.2 °F | 3.16 in. |
| February | 25.3 °F | 44.7 °F | 2.73 in. |
| March | 31.4 °F | 52.8 °F | 3.54 in. |
| April | 40.8 °F | 64.2 °F | 3.73 in. |
| May | 49.8 °F | 72.2 °F | 4.18 in. |
| June | 57.7 °F | 78.1 °F | 3.81 in. |
| July | 61.4 °F | 81.2 °F | 4.02 in. |
| August | 60.0 °F | 80.3 °F | 3.36 in. |
| September | 53.9 °F | 75.2 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 42.6 °F | 65.2 °F | 2.44 in. |
| November | 32.5 °F | 53.9 °F | 2.72 in. |
| December | 27.1 °F | 44.6 °F | 3.29 in. |
| Annual | 42.1 °F | 62.8 °F | 40.32 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| 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 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |