Sheppard, AL
Unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama
Sheppard is a small unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama. It is 3.5 miles N of Yellow Bluff, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36435.
Sheppard at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Wilcox County
- ZIP code
- 36435
- Nearest town
- Yellow Bluff (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.9111, -87.4800
Weather in Sheppard now
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Sheppard weather by the hour
Sheppard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheppard.
This week in Sheppard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheppard
What is the weather usually like in Sheppard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 58.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,496 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheppard: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAMDEN 3 NW, AL US (USC00011301), adjusted for the elevation of Sheppard.
Sheppard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheppard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sheppard?
Sheppard 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 (2°C).
It gets about 58.9 inches (1,496 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sheppard is March to May and 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 Sheppard
The closest live webcam is Atmore, 55.8 miles S of Sheppard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheppard.
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Questions about Sheppard
Where is Sheppard, AL?
Sheppard is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, 3.5 miles N of Yellow Bluff.
What county is Sheppard in?
Sheppard is in Wilcox County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Sheppard, AL?
The ZIP code for Sheppard is 36435.
What is the nearest town to Sheppard?
Yellow Bluff, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheppard?
Yes. The closest is Atmore, 55.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheppard?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheppard?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sheppard?
About 58.9 inches (1,496 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sheppard?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sheppard?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheppard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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