Shelby Flat, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California

Shelby Flat is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California. It is 2.0 miles S of Nevada City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95945.

Shelby Flat at a glance

State
California
County
Nevada County
ZIP code
95945
Nearest town
Nevada City (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.2889, -121.0275

Weather in Shelby Flat now

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Shelby Flat weather by the hour

Shelby Flat weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shelby Flat.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shelby Flat

What is the weather usually like in Shelby Flat?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°46°61°77°92°51°35°Jan53°35°Feb57°37°Mar62°40°Apr71°47°May79°54°Jun87°60°Jul87°59°Aug82°55°Sep71°47°Oct57°40°Nov48°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.9"Jan10.5"Feb9.9"Mar5.2"Apr2.9"May0.9"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.5"Sep2.9"Oct6.2"Nov12.2"Dec

Best time to visit Shelby Flat: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEVADA CITY, CA US (USC00046136), adjusted for the elevation of Shelby Flat.

Shelby Flat weather month by month

January
51° 35°F
10.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
February
53° 35°F
10.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
March
57° 37°F
9.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
April
62° 40°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
79° 54°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
87° 60°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
87° 59°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
82° 55°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
71° 47°F
2.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
57° 40°F
6.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
48° 35°F
12.2 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shelby Flat through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:06 PM9 h 46 min
February6:53 AM5:42 PM10 h 48 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:43 PM13 h 17 min
May5:48 AM8:12 PM14 h 23 min
June5:35 AM8:33 PM14 h 58 min
July5:48 AM8:31 PM14 h 42 min
August6:16 AM8:01 PM13 h 45 min
September6:44 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:12 AM6:26 PM11 h 13 min
November6:46 AM4:50 PM10 h 4 min
December7:15 AM4:43 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Shelby Flat?

Shelby Flat has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).

It gets about 62.3 inches (1,582 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shelby Flat is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Shelby Flat

The closest live webcam is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 3.8 miles S of Shelby Flat.

Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross WayGrass Valley · 3.8 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County CampusGrass Valley · 3.8 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBGrass Valley · 4.2 mi SOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBSR-20 · Grass Valley · 4.2 mi S
Grass Valley › North: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBGrass Valley · 4.2 mi SOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBSR-20 North · Grass Valley · 4.2 mi S
Penn Valley: Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley RdPenn Valley · 11.1 mi SWOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley RdSR-20 · Penn Valley · 11.1 mi SW
Colfax › East: Hwy 80 atColfax · 14.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Shelby Flat.

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Questions about Shelby Flat

Where is Shelby Flat, CA?

Shelby Flat is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California, 2.0 miles S of Nevada City.

What county is Shelby Flat in?

Shelby Flat is in Nevada County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Shelby Flat, CA?

The ZIP code for Shelby Flat is 95945.

What is the nearest town to Shelby Flat?

Nevada City, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shelby Flat?

Yes. The closest is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 3.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shelby Flat?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Shelby Flat?

December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Shelby Flat?

About 62.3 inches (1,582 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Shelby Flat?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shelby Flat?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shelby Flat have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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