Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN Climate
Explore average temperature, rainfall, and comfort score sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 climate normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 53.2"
- Annual precip
- 213d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Shelby Bottoms Nature
Shelby Bottoms Nature, Tennessee averages 59°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 53.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 213 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
53.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Shelby Bottoms Nature) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Shelby Bottoms Nature area.
How Shelby Bottoms Nature compares to every U.S. city
Shelby Bottoms Nature's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Shelby Bottoms Nature
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Shelby Bottoms Nature, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8" | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.7"
February 4.6"
March 5.4"
April 4.8"
May 5.3"
June 4.3"
July 4.3"
August 3.7"
September 4.2"
October 3.8"
November 3.8"
December 4.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
213 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,648
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,587
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Shelby Bottoms Nature's climate means for you
Shelby Bottoms Nature runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 213 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,648 heating and 1,587 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Shelby Bottoms Nature, Tennessee as a location with an annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00408238, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Shelby Bottoms Nature should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 53.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 213 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near October 31. And on the energy front, 3,648 heating degree days and 1,587 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Shelby Bottoms Nature scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Shelby Bottoms Nature, Tennessee is 59°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Shelby Bottoms Nature get? ▼
Shelby Bottoms Nature receives 53.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Shelby Bottoms Nature? ▼
Shelby Bottoms Nature has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Shelby Bottoms Nature? ▼
Shelby Bottoms Nature has approximately 213 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Shelby Bottoms Nature? ▼
Shelby Bottoms Nature has 3,648 heating degree days and 1,587 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Shelby Bottoms Nature climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00408238 near Shelby Bottoms Nature.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00408238. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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