Sheldon, MI
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Michigan
Sheldon is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Michigan. It is 4.5 miles E of Wayne, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 48188.
Sheldon at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP code
- 48188
- Nearest town
- Wayne (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 42.2747, -83.4758
Weather in Sheldon now
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Sheldon weather by the hour
Sheldon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheldon.
This week in Sheldon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheldon
What is the weather usually like in Sheldon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 30.2 inprecipitation per year · 767 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheldon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DETROIT WILLOW RUN AP, MI US (USW00014853), adjusted for the elevation of Sheldon.
Sheldon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheldon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Sheldon?
Sheldon has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 30.2 inches (767 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sheldon is May–June and August–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 Sheldon
The closest live webcam is Dearborn Heights: Crestwood High School, 9.9 miles E of Sheldon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheldon.
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Questions about Sheldon
Where is Sheldon, MI?
Sheldon is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Michigan, 4.5 miles E of Wayne.
What county is Sheldon in?
Sheldon is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Sheldon, MI?
The ZIP code for Sheldon is 48188.
What is the nearest town to Sheldon?
Wayne, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheldon?
Yes. The closest is Dearborn Heights: Crestwood High School, 9.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheldon?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheldon?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sheldon?
About 30.2 inches (767 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sheldon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sheldon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheldon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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