Shells Lick, ID
Unincorporated community in Idaho County, Idaho
Shells Lick is a small unincorporated community in Idaho County, Idaho. It is 9.2 miles NW of White Bird, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83554.
Shells Lick at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Idaho County
- ZIP code
- 83554
- Nearest town
- White Bird (9.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 45.7067, -116.1269
Weather in Shells Lick now
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Shells Lick weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shells Lick.
This week in Shells Lick
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What is the weather usually like in Shells Lick?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 83°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 23.5 inprecipitation per year · 597 mm
- 38.7 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shells Lick: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRANGEVILLE, ID US (USC00103771), adjusted for the elevation of Shells Lick.
Shells Lick weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shells Lick through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:19 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 9 min |
| February | 7:44 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 9:10 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:37 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:32 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:42 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| December | 8:16 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Shells Lick?
Shells Lick has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 23.5 inches (597 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shells Lick is June to September. 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 Shells Lick
The closest live webcam is Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk City, 34.1 miles E of Shells Lick.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shells Lick.
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Questions about Shells Lick
Where is Shells Lick, ID?
Shells Lick is an unincorporated community in Idaho County, Idaho, 9.2 miles NW of White Bird.
What county is Shells Lick in?
Shells Lick is in Idaho County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Shells Lick, ID?
The ZIP code for Shells Lick is 83554.
What is the nearest town to Shells Lick?
White Bird, 9.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shells Lick?
Yes. The closest is Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk City, 34.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shells Lick?
August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Shells Lick?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Shells Lick?
About 23.5 inches (597 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shells Lick?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shells Lick?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shells Lick have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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