Shortsville, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 39.8 °F (low) to 57.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 35.7 Inches. Shortsville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 17.7 °F | 32.4 °F | 2.34 in. |
| February | 18.7 °F | 34.0 °F | 1.89 in. |
| March | 25.4 °F | 42.2 °F | 2.6 in. |
| April | 36.0 °F | 55.5 °F | 2.96 in. |
| May | 47.5 °F | 68.3 °F | 3.09 in. |
| June | 57.1 °F | 77.0 °F | 3.55 in. |
| July | 61.7 °F | 81.4 °F | 3.76 in. |
| August | 60.1 °F | 79.9 °F | 3.41 in. |
| September | 52.9 °F | 72.9 °F | 3.26 in. |
| October | 42.8 °F | 60.5 °F | 3.53 in. |
| November | 33.2 °F | 48.2 °F | 2.72 in. |
| December | 24.5 °F | 37.6 °F | 2.56 in. |
| Annual | 39.8 °F | 57.5 °F | 35.67 in. |
| 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 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |