Sheffield, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.8 °C (low) to 22.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1485.4 Millimeters. Sheffield is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.1 °C | 10.4 °C | 132.08 mm |
| February | 0.9 °C | 12.8 °C | 137.16 mm |
| March | 4.7 °C | 17.6 °C | 138.43 mm |
| April | 9.4 °C | 22.7 °C | 128.78 mm |
| May | 14.4 °C | 26.7 °C | 130.3 mm |
| June | 18.8 °C | 30.8 °C | 118.11 mm |
| July | 20.8 °C | 32.2 °C | 130.3 mm |
| August | 20 °C | 31.9 °C | 111 mm |
| September | 16.4 °C | 29.3 °C | 105.92 mm |
| October | 9.6 °C | 23.6 °C | 96.52 mm |
| November | 3.5 °C | 17.1 °C | 103.63 mm |
| December | 0.6 °C | 11.9 °C | 153.16 mm |
| Annual | 9.8 °C | 22.3 °C | 1485.39 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |