Malcolm, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 12.1 °C (low) to 24.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1626.6 Millimeters. Malcolm is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6 °C | 15.3 °C | 153.92 mm |
| February | 3.6 °C | 17.4 °C | 130.3 mm |
| March | 6.7 °C | 21.4 °C | 141.22 mm |
| April | 10.3 °C | 25.1 °C | 123.95 mm |
| May | 17.1 °C | 29.1 °C | 122.17 mm |
| June | 19.3 °C | 32 °C | 164.34 mm |
| July | 22.4 °C | 32.4 °C | 167.64 mm |
| August | 21.9 °C | 32.3 °C | 148.08 mm |
| September | 19.6 °C | 30.2 °C | 124.21 mm |
| October | 13.1 °C | 26.4 °C | 91.44 mm |
| November | 7.2 °C | 20.8 °C | 115.06 mm |
| December | 2.9 °C | 16.7 °C | 144.27 mm |
| Annual | 12.1 °C | 24.9 °C | 1626.6 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |