Rutledge, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.2 °C (low) to 22.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1260.6 Millimeters. Rutledge is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1 °C | 12.3 °C | 113.54 mm |
| February | 1.5 °C | 14.2 °C | 114.81 mm |
| March | 4.8 °C | 18.6 °C | 123.19 mm |
| April | 9.1 °C | 23.1 °C | 96.01 mm |
| May | 14.3 °C | 27.2 °C | 80.77 mm |
| June | 18.8 °C | 30.7 °C | 118.87 mm |
| July | 20.8 °C | 32.3 °C | 107.19 mm |
| August | 20.3 °C | 31.7 °C | 112.52 mm |
| September | 16.9 °C | 28.8 °C | 99.06 mm |
| October | 10.4 °C | 23.7 °C | 80.26 mm |
| November | 4.3 °C | 18.1 °C | 98.55 mm |
| December | 1.4 °C | 13.4 °C | 115.82 mm |
| Annual | 10.2 °C | 22.8 °C | 1260.59 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |