Shell, Wyoming is a small town located in the beautiful Big Horn Basin. The climate in Shell is semi-arid with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically reach the upper 80s with occasional spikes to the mid 90s. Winters are generally mild with temperatures ranging from the low 20s to highs around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is more frequent during spring and summer than winter or fall, with most annual precipitation occurring between April and September. Summer brings thunderstorms and occasional hail while winter often brings snowfall primarily in December through February.
Shell (zip 82441), Wyoming gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shell (zip 82441) averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Shell (zip 82441). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shell (zip 82441) 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