Shelby, NC Metro Area has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are mild and usually bring snowfall, although rainfall is more frequent. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures in the low to mid 90s. Spring and fall are pleasant times of the year, with temperatures ranging from the 50s to the 80s. The area averages over 36 inches of rain annually, making it ideal for growing crops like corn, soybeans, tobacco, cotton, and livestock such as cattle and hogs. It also gets plenty of sunshine all year round providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing or visiting parks in Shelby Metro Area.
Shelby Metro Area, North Carolina gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shelby Metro Area averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Shelby Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shelby Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year