Rutherford, Tennessee has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.1 °C (low) to 21 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1367.8 Millimeters. Rutherford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.4 °C | 7.8 °C | 102.87 mm |
| February | -0.7 °C | 10.3 °C | 117.86 mm |
| March | 3.6 °C | 15.6 °C | 132.84 mm |
| April | 8.7 °C | 21.5 °C | 132.59 mm |
| May | 14.6 °C | 26.3 °C | 140.97 mm |
| June | 18.9 °C | 30.4 °C | 116.84 mm |
| July | 20.7 °C | 32.1 °C | 103.89 mm |
| August | 19.5 °C | 31.8 °C | 81.53 mm |
| September | 15.1 °C | 28.6 °C | 92.2 mm |
| October | 8.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 100.58 mm |
| November | 3.2 °C | 15.4 °C | 115.32 mm |
| December | -0.7 °C | 9.6 °C | 130.3 mm |
| Annual | 9.1 °C | 21 °C | 1367.79 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |