Shively, United States experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Shively, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Shively, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Jul At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.5/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 10°C
Feels Like 19°C / 9°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 105 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 72%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 10°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 12 days
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
-2°C
January
Avg High6°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
8days
September
Avg High28°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
March (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:21
Daylight 14.8h
Sunset 21:09
Live conditions—
Shively on the map · live conditions
Shively, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Shively
- Population
- 15.7K
- Elevation
- 139 m
- Coordinates
- 38.20°, -85.82°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 10 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: 6°C / -2°C . Feb: 10°C / 0°C . Mar: 15°C / 4°C . Apr: 20°C / 8°C . May: 24°C / 14°C . Jun: 29°C / 19°C . Jul: 31°C / 21°C . Aug: 30°C / 20°C . Sep: 28°C / 17°C . Oct: 21°C / 11°C . Nov: 14°C / 4°C . Dec: 9°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 100 mm. Feb: 121 mm. Mar: 119 mm. Apr: 129 mm. May: 128 mm. Jun: 111 mm. Jul: 122 mm. Aug: 87 mm. Sep: 91 mm. Oct: 77 mm. Nov: 80 mm. Dec: 99 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 69%. May: 76%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 70%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 21 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -7°C | Jan · -2°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 196 mm | Apr · 129 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Good July
Fair August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / -2°C | 2°C / -6°C | 10days (100 mm) Wet | 5.3h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 10°C / 0°C | 7°C / -4°C | 11days (121 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 4°C | 13°C / 1°C | 12days (119 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 8°C | 19°C / 6°C | 12days (129 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 14°C | 26°C / 14°C | 15days (128 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 76% Humid | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 11days (111 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 21°C | 35°C / 24°C | 14days (122 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 23°C | 11days (87 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 17°C | 29°C / 18°C | 8days (91 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 72% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 21°C / 11°C | 21°C / 10°C | 9days (77 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 70% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 4°C | 11°C / 1°C | 8days (80 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 71% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 10days (99 mm) Wet | 5.3h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Shively are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Shively, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Shively is July, with average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Shively is January, with average overnight lows of -2°C (28°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Shively is April, averaging 129mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Shively runs through May, July, March, April, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Shively.
Shively receives approximately 102 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Shively.
The least favorable months to visit Shively are January, February, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Shively is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Shively is 72%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Shively receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 4 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 12 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Shively are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Shively averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Shively is 10°C (50°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Shively 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 Shively ranges from 9°C (48°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Shively. It earns a climate score of 7.4/10 with Good.
For June in Shively, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 29°C (84°F) and 11 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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