Sheppard, AR
Unincorporated community in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Sheppard is a small unincorporated community in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It is 5.4 miles W of Fulton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71838.
Sheppard at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Hempstead County
- ZIP code
- 71838
- Nearest town
- Fulton (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6264, -93.7219
Weather in Sheppard now
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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
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 55.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,414 mm
- 2.1 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheppard: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOPE 3 NE, AR US (USC00033428), adjusted for the elevation of Sheppard.
Sheppard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheppard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 58 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 August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheppard 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 Sheppard
The closest live webcam is Texarkana › East: IH30 @ US 71, 21.6 miles SW of Sheppard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheppard.
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Map of Sheppard, AR
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Other communities near Sheppard
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- Sprudel2.6 mi W
- Guernsey2.8 mi NE
- Powers2.8 mi N
- Battlefield3.0 mi SE
- Spring Hill5.0 mi SE
- Thrasher5.8 mi NW
- Lester Addition subdivision7.1 mi E
- Evening Shade7.3 mi SE
- Southridge Estates subdivision7.3 mi E
- Georgetown Addition subdivision7.6 mi E
- Beverly Hills subdivision7.7 mi E
- Magnolia Addition subdivision8.7 mi NE
- Dolph8.9 mi NE
- Hempstead Heights subdivision9.0 mi NE
Questions about Sheppard
Where is Sheppard, AR?
Sheppard is an unincorporated community in Hempstead County, Arkansas, 5.4 miles W of Fulton.
What county is Sheppard in?
Sheppard is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Sheppard, AR?
The ZIP code for Sheppard is 71838.
What is the nearest town to Sheppard?
Fulton, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheppard?
Yes. The closest is Texarkana › East: IH30 @ US 71, 21.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheppard?
August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheppard?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Sheppard?
About 55.7 inches (1,414 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sheppard?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheppard?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheppard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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