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Idaho, United States

Shells Lick

Shells Lick is a locality in Idaho, United States, 5,702 ft above sea level. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now37°F
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time18:25
45.71° N, 116.13° WElevation 5,702 ftUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Shells Lickweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low53° / 24°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shells Lick at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month77°F

Average high in August

Coolest month9°F

Average low in December

Wettest monthMarch

101 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

44 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 38 km

Weather in Shells Lick

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
37°F

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct43°19°
Sat31 Oct48°18°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov40°26°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov47°26°
Tue3 Nov54°30°
Wed4 Nov49°25°
Thu5 Nov45°26°
Fri6 Nov45°24°
Sat7 Nov43°26°
Sun8 Nov49°27°

When to go to Shells Lick

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161816184667918884351717
High33°37°43°50°59°65°76°77°67°53°40°32°
Low8°8°15°21°30°35°37°44°30°24°18°9°
Rain (mm)7358101107144132524461769378
Wet days171618171513457131618

What's on in Shells Lick

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Shells Lick

All monuments

Nature around Shells Lick

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shells Lick

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shells Lick

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shells Lick

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Shells Lick

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shells Lick?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shells Lick.
What is the hottest month in Shells Lick?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F and lows of 44°F.
What is the coldest month in Shells Lick?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°F and lows of 9°F.
What is the rainiest month in Shells Lick?
March is the wettest month with about 4.0 in of precipitation on 18 wet days.