Sheldon, Vermont has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.9 °F (low) to 54.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 42.3 Inches. Sheldon is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4 °F | 26.4 °F | 2.61 in. |
| February | 9.1 °F | 29.1 °F | 2.11 in. |
| March | 19.4 °F | 38.5 °F | 2.69 in. |
| April | 32.5 °F | 53.3 °F | 3.26 in. |
| May | 45.0 °F | 67.3 °F | 3.8 in. |
| June | 54.2 °F | 75.5 °F | 4.34 in. |
| July | 59.1 °F | 79.7 °F | 4.62 in. |
| August | 57.3 °F | 78.6 °F | 4.35 in. |
| September | 49.8 °F | 71.1 °F | 3.97 in. |
| October | 39.2 °F | 57.8 °F | 4.18 in. |
| November | 28.8 °F | 44.7 °F | 3.1 in. |
| December | 16.8 °F | 32.9 °F | 3.26 in. |
| Annual | 34.9 °F | 54.6 °F | 42.29 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |