Shannon, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.6 °C (low) to 22.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1332.5 Millimeters. Shannon 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 | -0.8 °C | 11 °C | 125.22 mm |
| February | 0.7 °C | 13.2 °C | 123.95 mm |
| March | 4.3 °C | 17.9 °C | 136.65 mm |
| April | 8.6 °C | 22.8 °C | 111 mm |
| May | 13.8 °C | 26.8 °C | 100.58 mm |
| June | 18.4 °C | 30.4 °C | 102.36 mm |
| July | 20.3 °C | 32.1 °C | 104.9 mm |
| August | 19.9 °C | 31.7 °C | 97.03 mm |
| September | 16.3 °C | 29 °C | 94.74 mm |
| October | 9.4 °C | 23.3 °C | 93.47 mm |
| November | 3.4 °C | 17.1 °C | 113.03 mm |
| December | 0.8 °C | 12.4 °C | 129.54 mm |
| Annual | 9.6 °C | 22.3 °C | 1332.47 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 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |