Shell Lake, AR

Unincorporated community in Crittenden County, Arkansas

Shell Lake is a small unincorporated community in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It is 4.3 miles NE of Jennette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72346.

Shell Lake at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Crittenden County
ZIP code
72346
Nearest town
Jennette (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.1292, -90.4889

Weather in Shell Lake now

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Shell Lake weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shell Lake.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shell Lake

What is the weather usually like in Shell Lake?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°79°96°49°33°Jan54°36°Feb63°43°Mar73°52°Apr82°62°May89°69°Jun91°72°Jul91°71°Aug86°64°Sep75°52°Oct62°42°Nov53°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan4.3"Feb5.1"Mar5.0"Apr5.0"May4.1"Jun4.1"Jul2.4"Aug3.1"Sep4.1"Oct4.5"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Shell Lake: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEST MEMPHIS MUNI AP, AR US (USW00053959), adjusted for the elevation of Shell Lake.

Shell Lake weather month by month

January
49° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
54° 36°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
63° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
73° 52°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 62°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
89° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
91° 72°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
91° 71°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
86° 64°F
3.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
75° 52°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 42°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
53° 36°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shell Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM5:14 PM10 h 6 min
February6:46 AM5:45 PM10 h 59 min
March7:10 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:35 PM13 h 7 min
May5:56 AM8:00 PM14 h 3 min
June5:45 AM8:19 PM14 h 33 min
July5:57 AM8:18 PM14 h 20 min
August6:20 AM7:52 PM13 h 31 min
September6:43 AM7:10 PM12 h 26 min
October7:06 AM6:28 PM11 h 21 min
November6:35 AM4:57 PM10 h 22 min
December7:01 AM4:52 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Shell Lake?

Shell Lake has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Shell Lake is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Shell Lake

The closest live webcam is Horn Lake: MS 301 at MS 302, 25.0 miles SE of Shell Lake.

Horn Lake: MS 301 at MS 302Horn Lake · 25.0 mi SEOn Windy
Horn Lake: MS 302 at - RdHorn Lake · 26.8 mi SEOn Windy
Horn Lake: MS 302 at Tulane RdHorn Lake · 27.5 mi SEOn Windy
Southaven: US 51 at Stateline RdSouthaven · 28.0 mi EOn Windy
Horn Lake: MS 302 at Hurt RdHorn Lake · 28.2 mi SEOn Windy
Southaven: Stateline Rd at Whitworth StSouthaven · 28.4 mi EOn Windy
Horn Lake: Nail Rd at Hurt RdHorn Lake · 28.6 mi SEOn Windy
Southaven: US 51 at Rasco RdSouthaven · 28.7 mi EOn Windy
Southaven: Stateline Rd at Millbranch RdSouthaven · 28.8 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shell Lake.

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Questions about Shell Lake

Where is Shell Lake, AR?

Shell Lake is an unincorporated community in Crittenden County, Arkansas, 4.3 miles NE of Jennette.

What county is Shell Lake in?

Shell Lake is in Crittenden County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Shell Lake, AR?

The ZIP code for Shell Lake is 72346.

What is the nearest town to Shell Lake?

Jennette, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shell Lake?

Yes. The closest is Horn Lake: MS 301 at MS 302, 25.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shell Lake?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Shell Lake?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Shell Lake?

About 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Shell Lake?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shell Lake?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shell Lake have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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