Shady Side, Maryland has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.1 °F (low) to 64.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.1 Inches. Shady Side is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9 °F | 43.0 °F | 3.14 in. |
| February | 29.9 °F | 45.1 °F | 2.78 in. |
| March | 36.7 °F | 52.9 °F | 4.07 in. |
| April | 47.0 °F | 63.9 °F | 3.28 in. |
| May | 56.7 °F | 72.7 °F | 4.22 in. |
| June | 66.5 °F | 81.6 °F | 4.3 in. |
| July | 71.9 °F | 86.1 °F | 4.67 in. |
| August | 70.4 °F | 84.5 °F | 4.06 in. |
| September | 64.1 °F | 78.2 °F | 4.6 in. |
| October | 52.9 °F | 67.2 °F | 4.1 in. |
| November | 42.4 °F | 56.4 °F | 3.15 in. |
| December | 34.0 °F | 47.3 °F | 3.68 in. |
| Annual | 50.1 °F | 64.9 °F | 46.05 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |