Shelton, MS
Unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi
Shelton is a small unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi. It is 4.1 miles E of Moselle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39459.
Shelton at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Jones County
- ZIP code
- 39459
- Nearest town
- Moselle (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4922, -89.3492
Weather in Shelton now
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Shelton weather by the hour
Shelton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shelton.
This week in Shelton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shelton
What is the weather usually like in Shelton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 58.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,497 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shelton: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HATTIESBURG CHAIN MUNI AP, MS US (USW00013833), adjusted for the elevation of Shelton.
Shelton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shelton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shelton?
Shelton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Shelton is March–April and October–November. 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 Shelton
The closest live webcam is Sumrall › North, 6.1 miles SW of Shelton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shelton.
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Questions about Shelton
Where is Shelton, MS?
Shelton is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi, 4.1 miles E of Moselle.
What county is Shelton in?
Shelton is in Jones County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Shelton, MS?
The ZIP code for Shelton is 39459.
What is the nearest town to Shelton?
Moselle, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shelton?
Yes. The closest is Sumrall › North, 6.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shelton?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Shelton?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Shelton?
About 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shelton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shelton?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shelton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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