Rachel, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 40.8 °F (low) to 63.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.7 Inches. Rachel is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 20.8 °F | 39.6 °F | 3.69 in. |
| February | 22.3 °F | 42.8 °F | 3.19 in. |
| March | 29.0 °F | 52.4 °F | 4.02 in. |
| April | 38.7 °F | 66.0 °F | 3.96 in. |
| May | 48.5 °F | 74.2 °F | 4.94 in. |
| June | 57.3 °F | 81.4 °F | 4.8 in. |
| July | 61.6 °F | 84.7 °F | 5.65 in. |
| August | 60.2 °F | 83.7 °F | 4.19 in. |
| September | 53.1 °F | 78.0 °F | 3.7 in. |
| October | 41.0 °F | 66.3 °F | 3.44 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 53.9 °F | 3.21 in. |
| December | 25.4 °F | 43.5 °F | 3.87 in. |
| Annual | 40.8 °F | 63.9 °F | 48.66 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 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |