Shaw, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.7 °F (low) to 73.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 55.6 Inches. Shaw is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4 °F | 51.7 °F | 5.19 in. |
| February | 37.2 °F | 56.2 °F | 5.14 in. |
| March | 44.7 °F | 64.8 °F | 5.32 in. |
| April | 53.5 °F | 74.0 °F | 6.02 in. |
| May | 63.1 °F | 82.3 °F | 5.15 in. |
| June | 70.3 °F | 88.9 °F | 3.92 in. |
| July | 72.8 °F | 91.1 °F | 3.91 in. |
| August | 71.2 °F | 91.4 °F | 3.23 in. |
| September | 64.6 °F | 87.1 °F | 3.48 in. |
| October | 53.2 °F | 76.7 °F | 3.94 in. |
| November | 43.0 °F | 64.0 °F | 4.6 in. |
| December | 36.9 °F | 54.4 °F | 5.68 in. |
| Annual | 53.7 °F | 73.6 °F | 55.58 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |