Shorter, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.7 °C (low) to 24.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1369.8 Millimeters. Shorter 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. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8 °C | 14.2 °C | 121.67 mm |
| February | 3.6 °C | 16.5 °C | 124.46 mm |
| March | 6.9 °C | 20.8 °C | 144.53 mm |
| April | 10.6 °C | 24.6 °C | 109.98 mm |
| May | 15.6 °C | 28.6 °C | 97.54 mm |
| June | 19.8 °C | 31.6 °C | 122.43 mm |
| July | 21.6 °C | 32.9 °C | 125.73 mm |
| August | 21.2 °C | 32.6 °C | 112.78 mm |
| September | 18.3 °C | 30.4 °C | 96.01 mm |
| October | 12 °C | 25.4 °C | 74.68 mm |
| November | 5.8 °C | 19.8 °C | 111.25 mm |
| December | 3.2 °C | 15.4 °C | 128.78 mm |
| Annual | 11.7 °C | 24.4 °C | 1369.84 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| 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 |