Shelby, WI
Unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Shelby is a small unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It is 5.0 miles NW of La Crosse, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54601.
Shelby at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- La Crosse County
- ZIP code
- 54601
- Nearest town
- La Crosse (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.7692, -91.1608
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 · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 37.5 inprecipitation per year · 952 mm
- 54.2 insnowfall per year · 138 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shelby: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LA CROSSE WFO, WI US (USC00474373), adjusted for the elevation of Shelby.
Shelby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shelby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:29 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shelby?
Shelby has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 37.5 inches (952 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 54 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shelby 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
The closest live webcam is La Crosse, 5.7 miles NW of Shelby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shelby.
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Questions about Shelby
Where is Shelby, WI?
Shelby is an unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 5.0 miles NW of La Crosse.
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, WI?
The ZIP code for Shelby is 54601.
What is the nearest town to Shelby?
La Crosse, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shelby?
Yes. The closest is La Crosse, 5.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shelby?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Shelby?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Shelby?
About 37.5 inches (952 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shelby?
Yes, about 54 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shelby?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shelby have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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