Rutledge, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.2 °F (low) to 76.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 57.7 Inches. Rutledge is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3 °F | 59.0 °F | 5.14 in. |
| February | 38.7 °F | 63.5 °F | 4.75 in. |
| March | 44.9 °F | 70.4 °F | 5.58 in. |
| April | 51.3 °F | 77.1 °F | 4.49 in. |
| May | 59.8 °F | 84.1 °F | 3.81 in. |
| June | 67.9 °F | 89.5 °F | 5.4 in. |
| July | 70.7 °F | 91.4 °F | 5.62 in. |
| August | 70.0 °F | 90.9 °F | 5.27 in. |
| September | 65.3 °F | 87.2 °F | 4.34 in. |
| October | 53.8 °F | 78.6 °F | 3.57 in. |
| November | 42.7 °F | 68.8 °F | 4.45 in. |
| December | 38.2 °F | 61.4 °F | 5.24 in. |
| Annual | 53.2 °F | 76.8 °F | 57.66 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |