Shelby, Tennessee Weather
Shelby, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Shelby, Shelby County.
Full aviation weather for Shelby is published on the Memphis International Airport (KMEM) page, 10 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Shelby have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Shelby: Charles W. Baker Airport (K2M8) 17 km · Millington-Memphis Airport (KNQA) 26 km · Fayette County Airport (KFYE) 49 km · Covington Municipal Airport (KM04) 59 km
Conditions reported at KMEM describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Shelby specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Shelby, Tennessee
Shelby, Tennessee, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of the Western Tennessee Upland Rim, a region characterized by rolling terrain and fertile, loamy soils that have long sustained agriculture. It lies 6.1 miles south-south-west of Bartlett, TN (from Bartlett, TN: bearing 208°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Memphis. The air here often carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening crops, a subtle perfume that mingles with the humid warmth of the South. Creeks and small rivers, like tributaries of the larger Mississippi watershed, meander through the countryside, their banks often fringed with mature hardwoods that turn the sky into a dappled mosaic during the summer months. The general character of Shelby is one of quiet industry and a deep connection to the land, where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons and the enduring traditions of its people. The history of Shelby is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, with its roots stretching back to the early days of cotton cultivation and the subsequent development of related processing industries. Over time, Shelby has evolved, with its economy diversifying to include manufacturing and logistics, leveraging its strategic position within the broader Memphis metropolitan area. While the echoes of its agricultural past remain palpable in the fields that surround the town, Shelby has embraced a more modern economic trajectory, attracting businesses that contribute to its steady growth and provide opportunities for its residents. The very texture of the land, yielding and giving, has always been central to Shelby's story, shaping its fortunes and its people. Though not a hub for major professional sports franchises, Shelby offers a vibrant cultural life that draws from the broader regional influences of Memphis. The spirit of community is often celebrated through local festivals and gatherings, events that bring people together under the wide, often star-dusted Tennessee sky. While world-famous landmarks are found in neighboring cities, Shelby possesses its own understated beauty, with the surrounding natural landscapes offering ample opportunities for recreation and reflection. Renowned educational institutions are accessible, fostering intellectual growth and contributing to the community's well-being. Shelby's cultural fabric is a rich blend of Southern hospitality, a deep appreciation for its heritage, and an optimistic outlook toward the future, a spirit reflected in the quiet hum of everyday life.
Live animated radar for Shelby and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Shelby, Shelby County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.126855°N, 89.925323°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 38117, 38101 |
| Area Code | 901 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Shelby, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shelby, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Shelby includes coordinates 35.126855°N, 89.925323°W, situated in Shelby County. ZIP code 38117, 38101. Telephone area code: 901. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
