Shelby (MT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Shelby can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Shelby can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -0°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shelby's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 330 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives moderate rainfall, averaging 67 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 9.5 mm over 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Shelby Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Shelby. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Shelby in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 67 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
