Sheffield, United States experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Sheffield, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Sheffield, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Feb–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.2/10
Best: April, May, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 22°C / 13°C
Feels Like 23°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 114 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 6 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High10°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
6days
October
Avg High24°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, July, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:38
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:07
Live conditions—
Sheffield on the map · live conditions
Sheffield, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Sheffield
- Population
- 9.1K
- Elevation
- 157 m
- Coordinates
- 34.77°, -87.70°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 10°C / 2°C . Feb: 15°C / 5°C . Mar: 18°C / 8°C . Apr: 22°C / 12°C . May: 26°C / 17°C . Jun: 30°C / 21°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 32°C / 22°C . Sep: 29°C / 20°C . Oct: 24°C / 14°C . Nov: 17°C / 8°C . Dec: 13°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 130 mm. Feb: 158 mm. Mar: 149 mm. Apr: 137 mm. May: 118 mm. Jun: 103 mm. Jul: 112 mm. Aug: 95 mm. Sep: 86 mm. Oct: 73 mm. Nov: 77 mm. Dec: 128 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 71%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 70%. May: 74%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 69%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 17 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 177 mm | Feb · 158 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Fair July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 2°C | 8°C / -2°C | 10days (130 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 71% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 15°C / 5°C | 13°C / 2°C | 12days (158 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 73% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 8°C | 17°C / 6°C | 12days (149 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.4 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 11days (137 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 70% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 13days (118 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 30°C / 21°C | 34°C / 23°C | 12days (103 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 15days (112 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 22°C | 36°C / 26°C | 12days (95 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 8days (86 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 69% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 13°C | 6days (73 mm) Good | 8.7h Good | 67% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 5°C | 8days (77 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 11°C / 1°C | 11days (128 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Sheffield are April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Sheffield, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Sheffield is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Sheffield is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Sheffield is February, averaging 158mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Sheffield runs through July, May, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Sheffield.
Sheffield receives approximately 105 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Sheffield.
The least favorable months to visit Sheffield are January, February, July, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Sheffield is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Sheffield is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Sheffield receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 6 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Sheffield are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Sheffield averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 55%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Sheffield is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Sheffield has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Sheffield ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 23°C (73°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Sheffield, with a climate score of 5.5/10. Consider visiting during April, May, September, October instead for better conditions.
For June in Sheffield, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 30°C (87°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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