Shinnston, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 41.3 °F (low) to 63.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48 Inches. Shinnston is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 21.3 °F | 39.9 °F | 3.68 in. |
| February | 22.9 °F | 43.2 °F | 3.36 in. |
| March | 29.4 °F | 52.8 °F | 4.13 in. |
| April | 39.2 °F | 66.0 °F | 3.99 in. |
| May | 49.0 °F | 74.1 °F | 4.77 in. |
| June | 57.9 °F | 81.4 °F | 4.68 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 84.5 °F | 5.28 in. |
| August | 60.9 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.02 in. |
| September | 53.6 °F | 77.8 °F | 3.61 in. |
| October | 41.5 °F | 66.1 °F | 3.35 in. |
| November | 31.9 °F | 54.1 °F | 3.29 in. |
| December | 25.9 °F | 43.9 °F | 3.84 in. |
| Annual | 41.3 °F | 63.9 °F | 48 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 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 |