Upper Shell Creek, TN
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee
Upper Shell Creek is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 2.5 miles NW of Roan Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37687.
Upper Shell Creek at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 37687
- Nearest town
- Roan Mountain (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1675, -82.0317
Weather in Upper Shell Creek now
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Upper Shell Creek weather by the hour
Upper Shell Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upper Shell Creek.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper Shell Creek
What is the weather usually like in Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Shell Creek.
Upper Shell Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upper 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 | 8:46 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:36 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 Upper Shell Creek?
Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Shell Creek
The closest live webcam is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 7.7 miles E of Upper Shell Creek.
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Questions about Upper Shell Creek
Where is Upper Shell Creek, TN?
Upper Shell Creek is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, 2.5 miles NW of Roan Mountain.
What county is Upper Shell Creek in?
Upper Shell Creek is in Carter County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Shell Creek, TN?
The ZIP code for Upper Shell Creek is 37687.
What is the nearest town to Upper Shell Creek?
Roan Mountain, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upper Shell Creek?
Yes. The closest is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upper Shell Creek?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Upper Shell Creek?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Upper Shell Creek?
About 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Upper Shell Creek?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Upper Shell Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upper Shell Creek have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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