Shell Creek, TN
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee
Shell Creek is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 1.6 miles W of Roan Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37687.
Shell Creek at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 37687
- Nearest town
- Roan Mountain (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1892, -82.0428
Weather in Shell Creek now
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Shell Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shell Creek.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shell Creek
What is the weather usually like in Shell Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,333 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shell Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROAN MTN 3SW, TN US (USC00407770), adjusted for the elevation of Shell Creek.
Shell Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shell Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shell Creek?
Shell Creek has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Shell Creek 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 Creek
The closest live webcam is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 8.5 miles E of Shell Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shell Creek.
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Questions about Shell Creek
Where is Shell Creek, TN?
Shell Creek is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, 1.6 miles W of Roan Mountain.
What county is Shell Creek in?
Shell Creek is in Carter County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Shell Creek, TN?
The ZIP code for Shell Creek is 37687.
What is the nearest town to Shell Creek?
Roan Mountain, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shell Creek?
Yes. The closest is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 8.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shell Creek?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Shell Creek?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Shell Creek?
About 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shell Creek?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shell Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shell Creek have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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