Shelby, Indiana has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and cold winters. During the summer months, high temperatures usually reach into the upper 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit, with plenty of sunshine during the day. Winters in Shelby typically see temperatures dip into the low 20s Fahrenheit and sometimes even lower. Snowfall is relatively common during winter months, with an average of 24 inches per year. Despite this colder weather, Shelby still sees an average of 204 days of sunshine per year.
Shelby, Indiana gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shelby averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Shelby. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shelby 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year