Sheldon, Vermont has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.6 °C (low) to 12.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1074.2 Millimeters. Sheldon is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.7 °C | -3.1 °C | 66.29 mm |
| February | -12.7 °C | -1.6 °C | 53.59 mm |
| March | -7 °C | 3.6 °C | 68.33 mm |
| April | 0.3 °C | 11.8 °C | 82.8 mm |
| May | 7.2 °C | 19.6 °C | 96.52 mm |
| June | 12.3 °C | 24.2 °C | 110.24 mm |
| July | 15.1 °C | 26.5 °C | 117.35 mm |
| August | 14.1 °C | 25.9 °C | 110.49 mm |
| September | 9.9 °C | 21.7 °C | 100.84 mm |
| October | 4 °C | 14.3 °C | 106.17 mm |
| November | -1.8 °C | 7.1 °C | 78.74 mm |
| December | -8.4 °C | 0.5 °C | 82.8 mm |
| Annual | 1.6 °C | 12.5 °C | 1074.16 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |