January is normally the coldest month and July the warmest month with an average of temperature of 77.9 degrees. The average length of the frost free season is 187 days. The average date of the last killing frosts in the spring is April 15th and the average date of the first killing frost in the fall is October 19th. Precipation is abundant, normally 32 to 36 inches per year, most of which falls during the growing season. Winters are usually mild with infrequent heavy snows.
Ice storms are common with one or two destructive storms each year.
Snowfall averages 24.8 inches. March has the most wind and May and June are wettest. Thunderstorms are frequent in June and July with about one every third day. Summers are hot and humid. Autumn is bright and usually the most pleasant season.