Cottondale, Florida has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.9 °F (low) to 78.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 60 Inches. Cottondale is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.8 °F | 62.3 °F | 4.93 in. |
| February | 41.9 °F | 66.0 °F | 5.11 in. |
| March | 47.4 °F | 72.9 °F | 5.29 in. |
| April | 54.0 °F | 79.3 °F | 5.09 in. |
| May | 62.7 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.91 in. |
| June | 69.9 °F | 90.4 °F | 6.12 in. |
| July | 72.1 °F | 92.3 °F | 6.67 in. |
| August | 71.7 °F | 91.3 °F | 5.88 in. |
| September | 67.5 °F | 88.1 °F | 5.23 in. |
| October | 56.8 °F | 80.5 °F | 3.17 in. |
| November | 46.1 °F | 71.4 °F | 3.94 in. |
| December | 41.5 °F | 64.5 °F | 4.67 in. |
| Annual | 55.9 °F | 78.8 °F | 60.01 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |