Shell Beach, MA
Unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Shell Beach is a small unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It is 1.4 miles N of Mattapoisett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02739.
Shell Beach at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Plymouth County
- ZIP code
- 02739
- Nearest town
- Mattapoisett (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.6414, -70.8061
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.
This week in Shell Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shell Beach
What is the weather usually like in Shell Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
- 32.5 insnowfall per year · 83 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shell Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW BEDFORD COOP, MA US (USC00195246), adjusted for the elevation of Shell Beach.
Shell Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shell Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shell Beach?
Shell Beach has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach
The closest live webcam is Marion › North-west: New Bedford, 5.3 miles NE of Shell Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shell Beach.
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Map of Shell Beach, MA
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- Knollmere2.8 mi W
- Alms House2.9 mi NE
- Wigwam Beach3.0 mi SW
- Nasketucket3.6 mi W
- Tinkhamtown3.7 mi NW
- Silver Shell Beach3.8 mi SW
- Pope Beach3.8 mi W
- Winsegansett Heights4.2 mi SW
- Sturtevant Mill4.8 mi N
- Wolf Lake4.9 mi NW
- Oxford5.3 mi W
- Acushnet Station7.3 mi W
- Redgate Corner7.6 mi W
- Westview Park7.6 mi W
Questions about Shell Beach
Where is Shell Beach, MA?
Shell Beach is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 1.4 miles N of Mattapoisett.
What county is Shell Beach in?
Shell Beach is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Shell Beach, MA?
The ZIP code for Shell Beach is 02739.
What is the nearest town to Shell Beach?
Mattapoisett, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shell Beach?
Yes. The closest is Marion › North-west: New Bedford, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shell Beach?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shell Beach?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shell Beach?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Shell Beach?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shell Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shell Beach have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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