Shelton, CT has a humid continental climate which is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, the average temperature is around 77°F (25°C) and during the winter months, the average temperature can drop to 25°F (-4°C). The humidity in Shelton can be very high in the summertime with frequent rainfall throughout the year. Winter precipitation generally falls as snow instead of rain. It's not uncommon for Shelton to get heavy snowfall in December and January, although it usually melts away quickly due to the area's mild temperatures.
Shelton, Connecticut gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shelton averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Shelton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shelton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year