Climate almanac

Shelby

North Carolina, United States · 35.29°, -81.54°

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What is the climate like in Shelby?

The best time to visit Shelby is typically September – October, with trip comfort peaking in October (6.9/10). Shelby is warmest in July, when daily highs average 90°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 35°F (1°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 48 in (1224 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitSeptember – October — comfort peaks in October (6.9/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 90°F (32°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 35°F (1°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (4.9 in (124 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (3.0 in (77 mm))
  • Annual precipitation48 in (1224 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromShelby 2 Nw, 4 km away (1893-2026)