Summer Shade, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 47.2 °F (low) to 67.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.9 Inches. Summer Shade is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 26.9 °F | 44.4 °F | 4.05 in. |
| February | 29.8 °F | 49.0 °F | 4.18 in. |
| March | 36.7 °F | 57.7 °F | 5.17 in. |
| April | 46.3 °F | 68.3 °F | 4.91 in. |
| May | 56.1 °F | 76.1 °F | 5.12 in. |
| June | 63.7 °F | 83.9 °F | 4.82 in. |
| July | 66.9 °F | 86.8 °F | 5.2 in. |
| August | 65.9 °F | 86.1 °F | 3.45 in. |
| September | 59.2 °F | 80.8 °F | 4.05 in. |
| October | 47.4 °F | 70.5 °F | 3.47 in. |
| November | 37.0 °F | 58.0 °F | 3.76 in. |
| December | 31.0 °F | 48.1 °F | 4.68 in. |
| Annual | 47.2 °F | 67.5 °F | 52.86 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 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |