Shipman, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.1 °C (low) to 20.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1199.9 Millimeters. Shipman is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.4 °C | 8.1 °C | 89.66 mm |
| February | -2.6 °C | 10.2 °C | 72.39 mm |
| March | 0.9 °C | 14.6 °C | 100.58 mm |
| April | 6.2 °C | 21.2 °C | 89.92 mm |
| May | 11.4 °C | 24.7 °C | 123.19 mm |
| June | 16.1 °C | 28.8 °C | 112.01 mm |
| July | 18.3 °C | 30.7 °C | 106.68 mm |
| August | 17.5 °C | 29.8 °C | 94.23 mm |
| September | 13.8 °C | 26.4 °C | 125.98 mm |
| October | 7.1 °C | 21.4 °C | 94.23 mm |
| November | 1.7 °C | 15.3 °C | 91.44 mm |
| December | -1.7 °C | 9.7 °C | 99.57 mm |
| Annual | 7.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 1199.88 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |