Southern Shops, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.7 °F (low) to 72 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.4 Inches. Southern Shops 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 Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4 °F | 52.3 °F | 4.38 in. |
| February | 33.8 °F | 56.4 °F | 3.92 in. |
| March | 40.3 °F | 64.0 °F | 4.75 in. |
| April | 48.1 °F | 73.0 °F | 4.4 in. |
| May | 57.0 °F | 80.2 °F | 3.77 in. |
| June | 65.0 °F | 86.5 °F | 4.4 in. |
| July | 68.6 °F | 90.1 °F | 4.24 in. |
| August | 67.5 °F | 88.1 °F | 4.86 in. |
| September | 61.8 °F | 82.8 °F | 4.23 in. |
| October | 49.9 °F | 73.1 °F | 3.8 in. |
| November | 39.3 °F | 62.8 °F | 3.92 in. |
| December | 34.1 °F | 54.6 °F | 4.69 in. |
| Annual | 49.7 °F | 72 °F | 51.36 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |