The climate in Shell, WY is typically mild and temperate. Summers are warm with temperatures ranging from the low 70s to the mid 80s. Winters have an average temperature of around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, but can often dip below zero during colder months. Rainfall is relatively light throughout the year, though thunderstorms and snowfall are possible during the spring and summer months. Snow can linger into late April or early May in Shell due to its higher elevation compared to other areas of Wyoming. Overall, Shell has a pleasant climate that offers plenty of outdoor activities throughout the year.
Shell, Wyoming gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shell averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Shell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 50 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year