Shades Run, AL
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama
Shades Run is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama. It is 3.5 miles S of Helena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35244.
Shades Run at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 35244
- Nearest town
- Helena (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.3347, -86.8769
Weather in Shades Run now
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Shades Run weather by the hour
Shades Run weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shades Run.
This week in Shades Run
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shades Run
What is the weather usually like in Shades Run?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,413 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shades Run: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HELENA, AL US (USC00013781), adjusted for the elevation of Shades Run.
Shades Run weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shades Run through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shades Run?
Shades Run has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Shades Run is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Shades Run
The closest live webcam is Calera, 11.9 miles SE of Shades Run.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shades Run.
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Map of Shades Run, AL
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Other communities near Shades Run
- Eden Ridge0.2 mi NW
- Russet Woods0.7 mi SW
- Rolling Ridge subdivision1.0 mi N
- Elvira1.0 mi SE
- Shades Acres subdivision1.1 mi N
- Southpointe1.2 mi SW
- Timbercrest subdivision1.3 mi NE
- Weeping Oaks1.6 mi SW
- Whispering Oaks1.6 mi SW
- Shadywood1.7 mi SW
- Shady Acres Estates subdivision2.1 mi NE
- Genery2.4 mi SW
- Tacoa2.6 mi SE
- Phillips Estates3.2 mi W
- Royal Oaks subdivision3.2 mi E
Questions about Shades Run
Where is Shades Run, AL?
Shades Run is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, 3.5 miles S of Helena.
What county is Shades Run in?
Shades Run is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Shades Run, AL?
The ZIP code for Shades Run is 35244.
What is the nearest town to Shades Run?
Helena, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shades Run?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shades Run?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Shades Run?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Shades Run?
About 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Shades Run?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shades Run?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shades Run have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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