Shannon, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.3 °F (low) to 72.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.5 Inches. Shannon is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6 °F | 51.8 °F | 4.93 in. |
| February | 33.2 °F | 55.7 °F | 4.88 in. |
| March | 39.8 °F | 64.2 °F | 5.38 in. |
| April | 47.5 °F | 73.0 °F | 4.37 in. |
| May | 56.9 °F | 80.2 °F | 3.96 in. |
| June | 65.2 °F | 86.7 °F | 4.03 in. |
| July | 68.6 °F | 89.7 °F | 4.13 in. |
| August | 67.8 °F | 89.0 °F | 3.82 in. |
| September | 61.4 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.73 in. |
| October | 49.0 °F | 74.0 °F | 3.68 in. |
| November | 38.2 °F | 62.8 °F | 4.45 in. |
| December | 33.5 °F | 54.3 °F | 5.1 in. |
| Annual | 49.3 °F | 72.1 °F | 52.46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |