Rutledge, Tennessee has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8 °C (low) to 20.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1237 Millimeters. Rutledge is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.5 °C | 8.3 °C | 118.87 mm |
| February | -1.1 °C | 10.6 °C | 115.82 mm |
| March | 2.4 °C | 15.5 °C | 121.67 mm |
| April | 6.9 °C | 20.9 °C | 113.28 mm |
| May | 12.3 °C | 25.3 °C | 100.58 mm |
| June | 17 °C | 29.3 °C | 103.12 mm |
| July | 19 °C | 30.8 °C | 115.32 mm |
| August | 18.3 °C | 30.6 °C | 80.01 mm |
| September | 14.9 °C | 27.6 °C | 79.25 mm |
| October | 7.9 °C | 21.9 °C | 64.52 mm |
| November | 1.8 °C | 15.1 °C | 91.95 mm |
| December | -0.8 °C | 10.1 °C | 132.59 mm |
| Annual | 8 °C | 20.5 °C | 1236.98 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| 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 |