Rutledge, Tennessee has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.5 °F (low) to 68.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.7 Inches. Rutledge is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 °F | 46.9 °F | 4.68 in. |
| February | 30.0 °F | 51.0 °F | 4.56 in. |
| March | 36.4 °F | 59.9 °F | 4.79 in. |
| April | 44.5 °F | 69.7 °F | 4.46 in. |
| May | 54.2 °F | 77.6 °F | 3.96 in. |
| June | 62.6 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.06 in. |
| July | 66.2 °F | 87.4 °F | 4.54 in. |
| August | 65.0 °F | 87.1 °F | 3.15 in. |
| September | 58.8 °F | 81.7 °F | 3.12 in. |
| October | 46.3 °F | 71.4 °F | 2.54 in. |
| November | 35.3 °F | 59.2 °F | 3.62 in. |
| December | 30.6 °F | 50.1 °F | 5.22 in. |
| Annual | 46.5 °F | 68.9 °F | 48.7 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |