Shelbyville, KY has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average high temperatures in the summer months range from 83 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit, while average lows range from 61 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters in Shelbyville are generally mild, with average highs of 45 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit and lows of 26 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Average annual precipitation is 42 inches, while the average snowfall is 11 inches per year. The area is also prone to severe weather such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures.
Shelbyville, Kentucky gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shelbyville averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Shelbyville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shelbyville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year