What’s the climate like in Shelton?
The current climate in Shelton features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Shelton in recent years was 36°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in February 2016.
On average, Shelton gets 1027 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 59 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Shelton?
The best time to visit Shelton for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Shelton. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Shelton
The climate table of Shelton shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 69 | 86 | 76 | 98 | 83 | 59 | 98 | 63 | 99 | 109 | 73 | 114 |
| Snow (cm) | 11 | 25 | 15 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,6 | 5,5 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1027 mm per year, averaging 86 mm per month
- Snowfall: 59 cm per year
- Driest months: 59 mm in June, 63 mm in August and 69 mm in January
- Wettest months: 114 mm in December, 109 mm in October and 99 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shelton
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shelton, Connecticut. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shelton
This graph shows how much rainfall Shelton, Connecticut, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Shelton
This graph shows how much snow Shelton, Connecticut, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Shelton
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shelton, Connecticut. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shelton
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shelton, Connecticut. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shelton
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shelton, Connecticut, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shelton
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shelton, Connecticut, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Shelton by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shelton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
