Shell, WY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Shell now
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Shell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shell.
This week in Shell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shell
What is the weather usually like in Shell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 10.1 inprecipitation per year · 257 mm
- 28.2 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shell: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHELL, WY US (USC00488124), adjusted for the elevation of Shell.
Shell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Shell?
Shell has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 10.1 inches (257 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shell is June to September. At 4,219 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Shell
What is the hottest month in Shell?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Shell?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Shell?
About 10.1 inches (257 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shell?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shell?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shell have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Shell in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 18°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Shell?
Around 7:06 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Shell weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Shell.
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