Rutledge, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.8 °C (low) to 24.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1464.6 Millimeters. Rutledge is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8 °C | 15 °C | 130.56 mm |
| February | 3.7 °C | 17.5 °C | 120.65 mm |
| March | 7.2 °C | 21.3 °C | 141.73 mm |
| April | 10.7 °C | 25.1 °C | 114.05 mm |
| May | 15.4 °C | 28.9 °C | 96.77 mm |
| June | 19.9 °C | 31.9 °C | 137.16 mm |
| July | 21.5 °C | 33 °C | 142.75 mm |
| August | 21.1 °C | 32.7 °C | 133.86 mm |
| September | 18.5 °C | 30.7 °C | 110.24 mm |
| October | 12.1 °C | 25.9 °C | 90.68 mm |
| November | 5.9 °C | 20.4 °C | 113.03 mm |
| December | 3.4 °C | 16.3 °C | 133.1 mm |
| Annual | 11.8 °C | 24.9 °C | 1464.58 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 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 |