Shelly, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -0.9 °C (low) to 10.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 614.2 Millimeters. Shelly is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -19 °C | -9.2 °C | 19.81 mm |
| February | -16.9 °C | -6.4 °C | 17.53 mm |
| March | -9.2 °C | 0.8 °C | 24.64 mm |
| April | -0.7 °C | 10.9 °C | 35.56 mm |
| May | 6.3 °C | 18.9 °C | 71.88 mm |
| June | 12.8 °C | 24.3 °C | 106.93 mm |
| July | 14.7 °C | 26.8 °C | 92.46 mm |
| August | 12.9 °C | 26.3 °C | 70.61 mm |
| September | 8.1 °C | 21.4 °C | 73.66 mm |
| October | 1.3 °C | 12.7 °C | 54.61 mm |
| November | -6.8 °C | 2.7 °C | 22.35 mm |
| December | -14.3 °C | -5.8 °C | 24.13 mm |
| Annual | -0.9 °C | 10.3 °C | 614.17 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |