Shepherd, Texas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.8 °C (low) to 26.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1391.2 Millimeters. Shepherd is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4 °C | 16.6 °C | 116.08 mm |
| February | 6.3 °C | 18.8 °C | 97.03 mm |
| March | 9.8 °C | 22.6 °C | 99.82 mm |
| April | 13.3 °C | 26.2 °C | 100.08 mm |
| May | 17.9 °C | 29.8 °C | 131.32 mm |
| June | 21.3 °C | 33.1 °C | 134.87 mm |
| July | 22.4 °C | 34.4 °C | 95 mm |
| August | 22.2 °C | 35.1 °C | 121.92 mm |
| September | 19.5 °C | 32.1 °C | 112.78 mm |
| October | 14.1 °C | 27.6 °C | 137.16 mm |
| November | 8.7 °C | 21.7 °C | 127.25 mm |
| December | 5.3 °C | 17.3 °C | 117.86 mm |
| Annual | 13.8 °C | 26.3 °C | 1391.17 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |