South Carolina, United States
Shell Point
Shell Point is a village in South Carolina, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,281 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now70°F
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population2,281
Local time16:53
32.38° N, 80.74° WElevation 16 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
October: high / low78° / 60°
Rain this month96mm
Sea this month76°
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shell Point at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:33 · 18:4211 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 17:05Next holiday11 NovemberVeterans DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month91°F
Average high in July
Coolest month41°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
182 mm of rain
Driest monthNovember
62 mm of rain
Warmest sea84°F
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Shell Point
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
70°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 33%
Today23 Oct73°49°
Sat24 Oct75°54°
Sun25 Oct76°54°
Mon26 Oct75°54°
Tue27 Oct77°53°
Wed28 Oct77°53°
Thu29 Oct76°59°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct80°59°
Sat31 Oct82°58°
Sun1 Nov80°56°
When to go to Shell Point
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 66 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 57 | 39 | 33 | 35 | 47 | 76 | 84 | 70 |
| High | 60° | 64° | 70° | 77° | 83° | 88° | 91° | 90° | 85° | 78° | 69° | 62° |
| Low | 41° | 43° | 49° | 56° | 65° | 72° | 75° | 74° | 70° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
| Rain (mm) | 93 | 82 | 92 | 77 | 69 | 143 | 139 | 182 | 130 | 96 | 62 | 80 |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Sea | 60° | 59° | 61° | 66° | 74° | 80° | 83° | 84° | 82° | 76° | 68° | 63° |
What's on in Shell Point
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Shell Point
Outdoors around Shell Point
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront ParkViewpoints
0.3 kmPigeon Point Boat LandingViewpoints
2.3 kmThe Legends Golf CourseGolf courses
4.3 kmOlde Beaufort Golf ClubGolf courses
5 kmTuck In The Wood CampgroundCamp sites
7.9 kmNature around Shell Point
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shell Point
Earthquakes around Shell Point
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Shell Point
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Shell Point park0.7 kmMagnolia Bluff0.8 kmGreen Pond1 kmBon Aire1.4 kmBattery Marina Village1.6 kmCherry Hill Estates2.4 kmTanglewood2.7 kmChesterfield3.3 kmMink Point Plantation3.4 kmOakmont3.6 kmQuail Ridge3.6 kmMariners Watch3.9 kmPort Royal4.1 kmPalmetto Estates4.3 kmColonial Heights4.3 kmWaterford Place4.5 kmBroad River Bluff4.7 kmRiverwind5.1 kmPort Royal Landing5.4 kmWhite Oaks5.5 kmBurton5.9 kmWalsh6.8 kmYacht Club Estates7 kmOrange Grove7.2 kmSalt Creek7.3 kmParris Island7.4 kmHazel Farm7.6 kmSangster Village7.8 kmRed Oak8.1 kmBeaufort8.2 kmLaurel Bay8.7 kmGay Oaks9.1 kmSherwood Forest9.3 kmPinewood9.4 kmIrongate9.8 kmRiverdale9.8 kmOakwood Park9.8 kmCountry Club Bluff10 kmColony Gardens Estates10 kmMarsh Harbor10 kmBlue Heron Bluff10 kmCapehart Housing Project10 kmBluff Farm11 kmPinckney Landing11 kmPine Hill Acres11 kmAcademy Estates11 kmQuail Run11 kmFripp Landing11 kmPleasant Point11 kmPartridge Woods11 kmScott11 kmMorgan River Estates12 kmMark Island12 kmGrays Hill12 kmFort Fremont12 kmWalnut Hill13 kmRoyal Pines Country Club Estates13 kmRed Bluff Estates13 kmAshdale13 kmCopp Landing13 kmLands End14 kmLongwood14 kmAttaway14 kmJames Byrnes Estates14 kmPepper Hill14 kmMarsh Hawk14 kmWalling Grove14 kmHilton Head Plantation14 kmLucy Creek14 kmSpringfield15 kmChelsea15 kmDaniels15 kmBaileys Landing15 km
Shell Point from above
Around Shell Point25 places to see, do and reach nearby
Broad River, South CarolinaNature6.4 miCoosawhatchie RiverNature12 miSandy Hill BackwaterNature11 miPort Royal IslandNature3.6 miSpring Island, South CarolinaNature6.4 miDoggie Island, South CarolinaNature1.0 miLittle Buzzard IslandNature1.1 miJericho IslandNature1.1 miJohn A. Cuthbert HouseMonument4.9 miJohn Mark Verdier HouseMonument5.0 miMarshlandsMonument5.4 miTombee PlantationMonument8.4 miFort Fremont HospitalMonument7.5 miThe Anchorage, BeaufortMonument4.9 miBarnwell-Gough HouseMonument5.2 miBeaufort Historic District (Beaufort, South Carolina)Monument5.4 miThe Kazoo MuseumMuseum3.6 miParris Island MuseumMuseum4.2 miBeaufort Arsenal BuildingMuseum5.1 miBeaufortPlace5.1 miHilton Head IslandPlace13 miPort RoyalPlace2.5 miBlufftonPlace12 miBurtonPlace3.7 miLaurel BayPlace5.4 mi
Getting to Shell Point
Hilton Head AirportHHH
18 kmSavannah Hilton Head International AirportSAV
52 kmCharleston International AirportCHS
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shell Point?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shell Point.
What is the hottest month in Shell Point?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F and lows of 75°F.
What is the coldest month in Shell Point?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 60°F and lows of 41°F.
What is the rainiest month in Shell Point?
August is the wettest month with about 7.2 in of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shell Point?
The sea is warmest in August at about 84°F and coolest in February at about 59°F.