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Weather & Climate in Shelly, MN

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

Shelly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 276 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density929/sq mi
Coordinates47.4582°N, 96.8197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 74 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 37 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 66 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 66 km 5.4 mi 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 21 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 52 km 15.0 mi 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 90 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 94 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 68 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 21 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 84 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 62 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 70 km 6.2 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 82 km 2.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 46 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 61 km 15.4 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 42 km 22.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 35 km 12.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 48 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 49 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 65 km
2012 VIKING FIRE 1,698 93 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 72 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 48 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 76 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 61 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 46 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 56 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 48 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,193 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 73 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 94 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 83 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 62 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 76 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Shelly has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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