Shelby, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.2 °F (low) to 61.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.2 Inches. Shelby is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.9 °F | 34.1 °F | 0.6 in. |
| February | 17.6 °F | 38.6 °F | 0.73 in. |
| March | 27.2 °F | 50.8 °F | 1.53 in. |
| April | 37.5 °F | 62.3 °F | 2.8 in. |
| May | 49.5 °F | 72.7 °F | 4.82 in. |
| June | 60.3 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.34 in. |
| July | 64.6 °F | 86.0 °F | 2.92 in. |
| August | 62.1 °F | 83.9 °F | 3.56 in. |
| September | 52.8 °F | 78.0 °F | 2.46 in. |
| October | 39.9 °F | 65.1 °F | 2.2 in. |
| November | 27.0 °F | 50.3 °F | 1.25 in. |
| December | 17.4 °F | 37.3 °F | 0.96 in. |
| Annual | 39.2 °F | 61.8 °F | 28.17 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |