Shell, CA
Unincorporated community in Kings County, California
Shell is a small unincorporated community in Kings County, California. It is 1.8 miles W of Hanford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93230.
Shell at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kings County
- ZIP code
- 93230
- Nearest town
- Hanford (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.3289, -119.6222
Weather in Shell now
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Shell weather by the hour
Shell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shell.
This week in Shell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shell
What is the weather usually like in Shell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 98°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 8.1 inprecipitation per year · 206 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shell: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HANFORD MUNI AP, CA US (USW00053119), adjusted for the elevation of Shell.
Shell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Shell?
Shell has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 8.1 inches (206 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Shell is March to May and 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
The closest live webcam is Hanford: KIN-198-AT 12TH AVE, 2.9 miles W of Shell.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Shell.
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Questions about Shell
Where is Shell, CA?
Shell is an unincorporated community in Kings County, California, 1.8 miles W of Hanford.
What county is Shell in?
Shell is in Kings County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Shell, CA?
The ZIP code for Shell is 93230.
What is the nearest town to Shell?
Hanford, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shell?
Yes. The closest is Hanford: KIN-198-AT 12TH AVE, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shell?
July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Shell?
December, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Shell?
About 8.1 inches (206 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Shell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shell?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shell have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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