Shelltown, VA
Unincorporated community in Accomack County, Virginia
Shelltown is a small unincorporated community in Accomack County, Virginia. It is 3.6 miles SW of Sanford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23488.
Shelltown at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Accomack County
- ZIP code
- 23488
- Nearest town
- Sanford (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9797, -75.6403
Weather in Shelltown now
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Shelltown weather by the hour
Shelltown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shelltown.
This week in Shelltown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shelltown
What is the weather usually like in Shelltown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 43.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,099 mm
- 8.4 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shelltown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FAC, VA US (USW00093739), adjusted for the elevation of Shelltown.
Shelltown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shelltown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shelltown?
Shelltown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shelltown is May–June and August–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 Shelltown
The closest live webcam is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 33.2 miles N of Shelltown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shelltown.
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Questions about Shelltown
Where is Shelltown, VA?
Shelltown is an unincorporated community in Accomack County, Virginia, 3.6 miles SW of Sanford.
What county is Shelltown in?
Shelltown is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shelltown, VA?
The ZIP code for Shelltown is 23488.
What is the nearest town to Shelltown?
Sanford, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shelltown?
Yes. The closest is Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54, 33.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shelltown?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shelltown?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Shelltown?
About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shelltown?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shelltown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shelltown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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