Shell Beach, CA

Unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California

Shell Beach is a small unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is 0.2 miles SW of Pismo Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93449.

Shell Beach at a glance

State
California
County
San Luis Obispo County
ZIP code
93449
Nearest town
Pismo Beach (0.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.1553, -120.6714

Weather in Shell Beach now

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Shell Beach weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shell Beach

What is the weather usually like in Shell Beach?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

39°49°59°68°78°65°44°Jan65°44°Feb67°46°Mar70°48°Apr72°49°May71°51°Jun70°54°Jul71°55°Aug72°54°Sep73°53°Oct69°46°Nov65°44°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan4.0"Feb3.0"Mar1.0"Apr0.5"May0.1"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep0.8"Oct1.8"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit Shell Beach: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PISMO BEACH, CA US (USC00046943), adjusted for the elevation of Shell Beach.

Shell Beach weather month by month

January
65° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
65° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
67° 46°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
70° 48°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
72° 49°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
71° 51°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
70° 54°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
71° 55°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
72° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
73° 53°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
69° 46°F
1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
65° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shell Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM5:15 PM10 h 6 min
February6:46 AM5:46 PM10 h 59 min
March7:11 AM7:11 PM12 h 0 min
April6:28 AM7:36 PM13 h 8 min
May5:57 AM8:01 PM14 h 4 min
June5:46 AM8:20 PM14 h 33 min
July5:58 AM8:18 PM14 h 20 min
August6:21 AM7:52 PM13 h 31 min
September6:44 AM7:10 PM12 h 26 min
October7:07 AM6:28 PM11 h 21 min
November6:36 AM4:58 PM10 h 21 min
December7:02 AM4:53 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Shell Beach?

Shell Beach has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is October, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 44°F (7°C).

It gets about 17.9 inches (454 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Shell Beach is May and August to 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 Beach

The closest live webcam is Pismo Beach › North: US-101 : Mattie Road, 0.5 miles E of Shell Beach.

Pismo Beach › North: US-101 : Mattie RoadPismo Beach · 0.5 mi EOn Windy
US-101 · Mattie RoadUS-101 North · Pismo Beach · 0.5 mi E
Pismo Beach › South: US-101 : Spyglass DrPismo Beach · 1.1 mi NWOn Windy
US-101 · Spyglass DrUS-101 South · Pismo Beach · 1.1 mi NW
Pismo Beach › North: US-101 : SR-1 and Bello StPismo Beach · 1.6 mi EOn Windy
US-101 · SR-1 and Bello StUS-101 North · Pismo Beach · 1.6 mi E
Sycamore Springs › North: US-101 : Avila Beach DriveSycamore Springs · 2.1 mi NWOn Windy
US-101 · Avila Beach DriveUS-101 North · Pismo Beach · 2.1 mi NW
Sycamore Springs › South: US-101 : San Luis Bay DriveSycamore Springs · 3.1 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Shell Beach.

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Questions about Shell Beach

Where is Shell Beach, CA?

Shell Beach is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, 0.2 miles SW of Pismo Beach.

What county is Shell Beach in?

Shell Beach is in San Luis Obispo County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Shell Beach, CA?

The ZIP code for Shell Beach is 93449.

What is the nearest town to Shell Beach?

Pismo Beach, 0.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shell Beach?

Yes. The closest is Pismo Beach › North: US-101 : Mattie Road, 0.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shell Beach?

October, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Shell Beach?

December, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).

How much does it rain in Shell Beach?

About 17.9 inches (454 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Shell Beach?

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

When is the best time to visit Shell Beach?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shell Beach have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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