South Hero, Vermont has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.9 °C (low) to 12.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 898.1 Millimeters. South Hero is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.1 °C | -2.6 °C | 51.05 mm |
| February | -11.2 °C | -1.1 °C | 42.16 mm |
| March | -5.8 °C | 3.9 °C | 53.34 mm |
| April | 1.3 °C | 11.9 °C | 69.6 mm |
| May | 8.2 °C | 19.7 °C | 82.04 mm |
| June | 13.7 °C | 24.3 °C | 106.93 mm |
| July | 16.6 °C | 26.9 °C | 96.27 mm |
| August | 15.6 °C | 26.3 °C | 88.9 mm |
| September | 11.3 °C | 22.1 °C | 82.55 mm |
| October | 5.1 °C | 14.5 °C | 96.01 mm |
| November | -0.6 °C | 7.6 °C | 68.83 mm |
| December | -6.9 °C | 1.1 °C | 60.45 mm |
| Annual | 2.9 °C | 12.9 °C | 898.13 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |