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Weather & Climate in Shelbyville, IN

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

Shelbyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 780 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation780 ft (238 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²)
Population Density1,451/sq mi
Coordinates39.5453°N, 85.7795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience78.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 133 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 12 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 73 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 86 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 123 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 139 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 129 km 5 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 135 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 864 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 30 km 13.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 89 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 27 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 35.6 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 18.9 mi 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 36 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 4 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 90 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 28 km 5.5 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 86 km 5.9 mi 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 62 km 8.7 mi 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 91 km 6.8 mi 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 13 km 9.7 mi 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 25 km 10.0 mi 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 80 km 112.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 80 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 78 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 80 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 81 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 82 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 83 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 70 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 70 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 82 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 71 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 82 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 81 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 82 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 79 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 76 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 82 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 63 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 82 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 76 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Shelbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.3").

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