Shelby, VA
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Virginia
Shelby is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Virginia. It is 4.8 miles NE of Madison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22738.
Shelby at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 22738
- Nearest town
- Madison (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3211, -78.3083
Weather in Shelby now
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Shelby weather by the hour
Shelby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shelby.
This week in Shelby
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shelby
What is the weather usually like in Shelby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,143 mm
- 15.5 insnowfall per year · 39 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shelby: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET, VA US (USC00447904), adjusted for the elevation of Shelby.
Shelby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shelby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shelby?
Shelby has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shelby is May–June 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 Shelby
The closest live webcam is Ruckersville: US-29 - NB - US-33, 6.9 miles SW of Shelby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shelby.
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Questions about Shelby
Where is Shelby, VA?
Shelby is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Virginia, 4.8 miles NE of Madison.
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in Madison County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, VA?
The ZIP code for Shelby is 22738.
What is the nearest town to Shelby?
Madison, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shelby?
Yes. The closest is Ruckersville: US-29 - NB - US-33, 6.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shelby?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shelby?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Shelby?
About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shelby?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shelby?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shelby have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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