Shady Spring, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 5.5 °C (low) to 16 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1204.2 Millimeters. Shady Spring is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2 °C | 4.3 °C | 85.85 mm |
| February | -3.9 °C | 6.2 °C | 82.04 mm |
| March | -0.6 °C | 10.5 °C | 107.95 mm |
| April | 5 °C | 16.7 °C | 107.95 mm |
| May | 9.9 °C | 20.9 °C | 127.51 mm |
| June | 14.2 °C | 24.4 °C | 117.09 mm |
| July | 16.2 °C | 26.2 °C | 137.41 mm |
| August | 15.4 °C | 25.6 °C | 100.58 mm |
| September | 12 °C | 22.8 °C | 90.42 mm |
| October | 6.1 °C | 17.2 °C | 72.64 mm |
| November | 0.3 °C | 11.4 °C | 75.44 mm |
| December | -2.9 °C | 6.2 °C | 99.31 mm |
| Annual | 5.5 °C | 16 °C | 1204.19 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |