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Weather & Climate in Shelby, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shelby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 78.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,568/sq mi
Coordinates43.6121°N, 86.3645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOceana County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 78.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 127 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

100 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 20.6 mi 5
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 86 km 50.3 mi 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 72 km 60.9 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 93 km 13.6 mi 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 8 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 78 km 24.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF2 15 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 17, 1975 EF2 52 km 1.5 mi 1
Jun 9, 1974 EF2 72 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1974 EF2 99 km 1.2 mi 0
Apr 12, 1972 EF2 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 9, 1968 EF2 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1966 EF2 69 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1966 EF2 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 4, 1965 EF2 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 4, 1965 EF2 69 km 4.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 1961 EF2 78 km 2.7 mi 0
Jun 22, 1957 EF2 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF2 76 km 8.0 mi 0
Sep 26, 1951 EF2 44 km 2.3 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 GRANT RX 2,204 54 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 20 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 20 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 47 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 47 km
2021 WARFIELD 538 81 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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