Southern Shops, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.9 °C (low) to 22.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1304.6 Millimeters. Southern Shops is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.3 °C | 11.3 °C | 111.25 mm |
| February | 1 °C | 13.6 °C | 99.57 mm |
| March | 4.6 °C | 17.8 °C | 120.65 mm |
| April | 8.9 °C | 22.8 °C | 111.76 mm |
| May | 13.9 °C | 26.8 °C | 95.76 mm |
| June | 18.3 °C | 30.3 °C | 111.76 mm |
| July | 20.3 °C | 32.3 °C | 107.7 mm |
| August | 19.7 °C | 31.2 °C | 123.44 mm |
| September | 16.6 °C | 28.2 °C | 107.44 mm |
| October | 9.9 °C | 22.8 °C | 96.52 mm |
| November | 4.1 °C | 17.1 °C | 99.57 mm |
| December | 1.2 °C | 12.6 °C | 119.13 mm |
| Annual | 9.9 °C | 22.2 °C | 1304.55 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |