Shelton, NC
Unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina
Shelton is a small unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It is 4.2 miles NE of Danville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27315.
Shelton at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Rockingham County
- ZIP code
- 27315
- Nearest town
- Danville (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5356, -79.4583
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
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
- 4.6 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shelton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DANVILLE 2 SE, VA US (USC00442245), adjusted for the elevation of Shelton.
Shelton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shelton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shelton?
Shelton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shelton is April–May and September–October. 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 Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danville, 0.6 miles NW of Shelton.
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Map of Shelton, NC
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Other communities near Shelton
- Whitetown0.6 mi E
- Stokesland1.0 mi N
- Whitfield1.1 mi NW
- Withers Park subdivision1.2 mi N
- Rutledge Creek Park subdivision1.5 mi N
- Pelham1.9 mi SW
- Wedgewood subdivision2.1 mi N
- Springfield subdivision2.4 mi NE
- Schoolfield2.6 mi NE
- Powell2.7 mi W
- Druid Hills subdivision2.8 mi NE
- Windsor Heights subdivision3.1 mi N
- Gatewood3.2 mi E
- Swann3.4 mi SW
- Wyndover Woods3.7 mi N
Questions about Shelton
Where is Shelton, NC?
Shelton is an unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina, 4.2 miles NE of Danville.
What county is Shelton in?
Shelton is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Shelton, NC?
The ZIP code for Shelton is 27315.
What is the nearest town to Shelton?
Danville, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shelton?
Yes. The closest is Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danville, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shelton?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Shelton?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Shelton?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shelton?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shelton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shelton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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