[citation needed] Shadrinsk hosted the second largest fair in the Urals region.

Precipitation is moderate, but is significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year.

In the last 5 years there has been a trend towards hot May and dry August(for about 23 days, the temperature in the town was above 30 degrees!).

There is a hydraulic systems plant (ShAAZ, Shadrinsky Avtoagregatny Zavod) in the town, which manufactures auto parts.

The town is home to Shadrinsk air base which is a minor airlift facility.