Fairhope, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 15.3 °C (low) to 24.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1765.3 Millimeters. Fairhope is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6 °C | 15.8 °C | 137.92 mm |
| February | 7.2 °C | 17.8 °C | 115.32 mm |
| March | 10.7 °C | 20.9 °C | 135.38 mm |
| April | 14.7 °C | 24.6 °C | 150.11 mm |
| May | 19.2 °C | 28.1 °C | 129.79 mm |
| June | 22.9 °C | 30.7 °C | 176.02 mm |
| July | 23.8 °C | 31.6 °C | 207.77 mm |
| August | 23.8 °C | 31.7 °C | 187.96 mm |
| September | 21.6 °C | 30.2 °C | 163.32 mm |
| October | 16.4 °C | 26.2 °C | 113.28 mm |
| November | 10.4 °C | 20.6 °C | 112.52 mm |
| December | 7 °C | 17.2 °C | 135.89 mm |
| Annual | 15.3 °C | 24.6 °C | 1765.28 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |