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Shell, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
34
Population
30/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
369
Violent Crime/100K
844 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,195 ft (1,279 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5345°N, 107.7845°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Big Horn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worland Municipal (WRL) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Shell has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.7").