Shannon, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.7 °C (low) to 23.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1462.5 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 | -0.1 °C | 11.3 °C | 126.24 mm |
| February | 1.6 °C | 14 °C | 130.81 mm |
| March | 5.5 °C | 18.8 °C | 133.6 mm |
| April | 10.3 °C | 23.5 °C | 140.21 mm |
| May | 15.2 °C | 27.9 °C | 138.18 mm |
| June | 19.7 °C | 31.8 °C | 118.62 mm |
| July | 21.7 °C | 33.3 °C | 114.55 mm |
| August | 21 °C | 33.3 °C | 103.63 mm |
| September | 17.1 °C | 30.3 °C | 96.27 mm |
| October | 10.2 °C | 24.6 °C | 96.01 mm |
| November | 4.3 °C | 17.8 °C | 111.25 mm |
| December | 1.5 °C | 12.9 °C | 153.16 mm |
| Annual | 10.7 °C | 23.3 °C | 1462.53 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |