Sylvester, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.2 °C (low) to 24.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1269.5 Millimeters. Sylvester 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 | 3.7 °C | 15.3 °C | 118.11 mm |
| February | 5.3 °C | 17.3 °C | 109.73 mm |
| March | 8.4 °C | 21.2 °C | 125.73 mm |
| April | 12.4 °C | 24.9 °C | 94.23 mm |
| May | 17.2 °C | 29 °C | 73.41 mm |
| June | 20.9 °C | 31.4 °C | 129.79 mm |
| July | 22.2 °C | 32.7 °C | 128.78 mm |
| August | 21.9 °C | 32.1 °C | 123.44 mm |
| September | 19.3 °C | 30.1 °C | 105.41 mm |
| October | 13.7 °C | 25.8 °C | 73.91 mm |
| November | 7.9 °C | 20.5 °C | 77.47 mm |
| December | 5.1 °C | 16.6 °C | 109.47 mm |
| Annual | 13.2 °C | 24.7 °C | 1269.48 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 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 |