Cottondale, Florida has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.3 °C (low) to 26 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1524.3 Millimeters. Cottondale is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. 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 | 3.8 °C | 16.8 °C | 125.22 mm |
| February | 5.5 °C | 18.9 °C | 129.79 mm |
| March | 8.6 °C | 22.7 °C | 134.37 mm |
| April | 12.2 °C | 26.3 °C | 129.29 mm |
| May | 17.1 °C | 30.3 °C | 99.31 mm |
| June | 21.1 °C | 32.4 °C | 155.45 mm |
| July | 22.3 °C | 33.5 °C | 169.42 mm |
| August | 22.1 °C | 32.9 °C | 149.35 mm |
| September | 19.7 °C | 31.2 °C | 132.84 mm |
| October | 13.8 °C | 26.9 °C | 80.52 mm |
| November | 7.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 100.08 mm |
| December | 5.3 °C | 18.1 °C | 118.62 mm |
| Annual | 13.3 °C | 26 °C | 1524.26 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |