South Shore, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6 °C (low) to 18.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1067.3 Millimeters. South Shore is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2 °C | 5.3 °C | 85.09 mm |
| February | -4.2 °C | 7.4 °C | 75.95 mm |
| March | -0.6 °C | 12.8 °C | 100.33 mm |
| April | 4.9 °C | 19.8 °C | 98.81 mm |
| May | 10.7 °C | 24.4 °C | 112.52 mm |
| June | 15.7 °C | 28.6 °C | 104.39 mm |
| July | 17.8 °C | 30.3 °C | 107.95 mm |
| August | 16.9 °C | 30.1 °C | 78.99 mm |
| September | 12.7 °C | 26.9 °C | 81.03 mm |
| October | 6.1 °C | 20.6 °C | 73.41 mm |
| November | 0.2 °C | 13.4 °C | 65.79 mm |
| December | -2.8 °C | 7.6 °C | 83.06 mm |
| Annual | 6 °C | 18.9 °C | 1067.32 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |