Shell Island subdivision, NC

Unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Shell Island subdivision is a small unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It is 1.1 miles SW of Wrightsville Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28480.

Shell Island subdivision at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
New Hanover County
ZIP code
28480
Nearest town
Wrightsville Beach (1.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.2236, -77.7842

Weather in Shell Island subdivision now

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Shell Island subdivision weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shell Island subdivision

What is the weather usually like in Shell Island subdivision?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°63°79°95°57°36°Jan60°38°Feb67°44°Mar75°53°Apr81°61°May87°69°Jun90°73°Jul88°72°Aug84°67°Sep76°56°Oct67°45°Nov60°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.5"Feb4.0"Mar3.1"Apr4.5"May5.7"Jun6.9"Jul8.2"Aug8.7"Sep4.7"Oct3.6"Nov3.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILMINGTON INTL AP, NC US (USW00013748), adjusted for the elevation of Shell Island subdivision.

Shell Island subdivision weather month by month

January
57° 36°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
February
60° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
67° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
75° 53°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
81° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 69°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 73°F
6.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
88° 72°F
8.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
84° 67°F
8.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
76° 56°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
60° 39°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shell Island subdivision through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:25 PM10 h 10 min
February6:54 AM5:56 PM11 h 1 min
March7:19 AM7:20 PM12 h 0 min
April6:38 AM7:43 PM13 h 5 min
May6:07 AM8:07 PM13 h 59 min
June5:57 AM8:25 PM14 h 28 min
July6:09 AM8:25 PM14 h 15 min
August6:31 AM7:59 PM13 h 28 min
September6:53 AM7:19 PM12 h 26 min
October7:15 AM6:38 PM11 h 23 min
November6:42 AM5:08 PM10 h 25 min
December7:08 AM5:04 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Shell Island subdivision?

Shell Island subdivision has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 60.1 inches (1,528 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Shell Island subdivision 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 Island subdivision

The closest live webcam is Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht Club, 1.8 miles SW of Shell Island subdivision.

Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 1.8 mi SWOn Windy
Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 1.8 mi SWOn Windy
Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Fishing PierEmerald Isle · 52.4 mi NEOn Windy
Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore DrLittle River · 53.8 mi SWOn Windy
North Myrtle BeachNorth Myrtle Beach · 54.1 mi SWOn Windy
Plantation Harbour: Sea Mountain Hwy @ Little River Bridgeunknown · 56.2 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shell Island subdivision

Where is Shell Island subdivision, NC?

Shell Island subdivision is an unincorporated community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, 1.1 miles SW of Wrightsville Beach.

What county is Shell Island subdivision in?

Shell Island subdivision is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Shell Island subdivision, NC?

The ZIP code for Shell Island subdivision is 28480.

What is the nearest town to Shell Island subdivision?

Wrightsville Beach, 1.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shell Island subdivision?

Yes. The closest is Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht Club, 1.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shell Island subdivision?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Shell Island subdivision?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Shell Island subdivision?

About 60.1 inches (1,528 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Shell Island subdivision?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shell Island subdivision?

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

What climate does Shell Island subdivision have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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