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Shelton (WA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shelton can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Shelton. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Shelton has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1713 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Shelton can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 314 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 19 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shelton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Shelton can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (49 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (49 KM, 31 Miles).

Forecast for Shelton (WA)

Fri   Dec 27
8°C | 5°C
SW 5 m/s
23 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Dec 28
10°C | 4°C
SW 8 m/s
7.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Dec 29
8°C | 3°C
SW 7 m/s
4.3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Shelton in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Shelton?
    Rainy season in Shelton occurs in the months of January, February, March, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shelton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shelton?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shelton?
    November tops the wettest month list with 314 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shelton?
    July is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shelton?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 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.