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Shell
is a tiny community located in Big Horn County in north-central Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 83 full-time residents. The community of Shell was named for the great abundance of fossil shells found in the surrounding area. Wikipedia says "nearby exposed formations such as the Cloverly Formation and the Morrison Formation have yielded numerous fossils of dinosaurs and other animals. Located to the west of the town is the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, a rare collection of dinosaur tracks from the Jurassic." The little community of Shell sits at the base of the Big Horn Mountains at the mouth of Shell Canyon. Shell Creek flows through the mountains and joins the Big Horn River just north of Greybull, Wyoming. Shell is mostly known to visitors for its' dude ranch and guest lodge. Families from all around the world come to Shell's 300,000-acre guest ranch for world adventures in riding, working cattle and fly-fishing. This area is unique in that it has elevations that range from 4,200 feet to 13,200 feet, and a variety of terrain and scenery. In addition, the ranch offers an array of other activities, such as hiking, canoeing, biking, four-by-four tours and more. The ranch limits guests to about 25 per week, making the experience more customized.
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Shell Vacation Rentals
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Shell Hotels and Resorts
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| Wheels Motel | 1324 North 6TH St | Greybull, WY | 13.7 mi. | (307) 765-2105 |
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Shell Weather & Climate
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Northern Wyoming has a semi-arid climate with cold, dry winters and warm, wet summers. In the southern high desert area, rainfall is 6 to 10 inches. The lower portion of the basin receives 5 to 8 inches and is the driest part of the state. The Big Horn Basin is a good example of how the effect of the mountains block the flow of moisture laden air from the east, as well as from the west. Summer temperatures typically range from the 80s and 90s during the day, but cools rapidly to the 40s or 50s at night. Summer temperatures can peak at over 100 degrees. Winter temperatures range in the 20s and 30s with lows averaging the 10s (F) and 20s (F). Occasionally, it can drop below 0 (F) with extreme wind chill factors. Most snowfall is received January through March, although it's possible to snow even in May.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
3°F |
0.57 in. |
- |
| February |
38°F |
12°F |
0.48 in. |
- |
| March |
49°F |
21°F |
0.59 in. |
- |
| April |
59°F |
29°F |
0.96 in. |
- |
| May |
69°F |
37°F |
1.60 in. |
- |
| June |
79°F |
46°F |
1.41 in. |
- |
| July |
87°F |
52°F |
0.94 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
49°F |
0.52 in. |
- |
| September |
74°F |
39°F |
1.28 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
28°F |
0.86 in. |
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| November |
42°F |
16°F |
0.54 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
6°F |
0.50 in. |
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Shell Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the South Big Horn County airport (GEY) located about 14 miles west of Shell in Greybull, Wyoming, the Worland Municipal airport (WRL) located approximately 40 miles south of Shell in Worland, Wyoming, the Sheridan County airport (SHR) located roughly 42 miles east of Shell in Sheridan, Wyoming, the Johnson County airport (BYG) located around 53 miles east of Shell in Buffalo, Wyoming, the Powell Municipal airport (POY) located about 54 miles northwest of Shell in Powell, Wyoming, and finally the Yellowstone Regional airport (COD) located approximately 61 miles west of Shell in Cody, Wyoming.
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Shell Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Midway Golf Club | Basin | WY | 16.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Antelope Butte Ski Area | Dayton | WY | 34.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Jim Gatchell Museum | Buffalo | WY | 55.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Zoo Montana | Billings | MT | 93.0 mi. | |
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