Shepherd, IL
Unincorporated community in Adams County, Illinois
Shepherd is a small unincorporated community in Adams County, Illinois. It is 3.1 miles W of Hannibal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62343.
Shepherd at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Adams County
- ZIP code
- 62343
- Nearest town
- Hannibal (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.7250, -91.3444
Weather in Shepherd now
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Shepherd weather by the hour
Shepherd weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepherd.
This week in Shepherd
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepherd
What is the weather usually like in Shepherd?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,049 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepherd: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HANNIBAL WTR WKS, MO US (USC00233601), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherd.
Shepherd weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepherd through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shepherd?
Shepherd has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Shepherd is May–June and August–September. 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 Shepherd
The closest live webcam is Keokuk: D5 - US 136 @ N. 1st St (03), 46.2 miles N of Shepherd.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shepherd.
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Questions about Shepherd
Where is Shepherd, IL?
Shepherd is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Illinois, 3.1 miles W of Hannibal.
What county is Shepherd in?
Shepherd is in Adams County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Shepherd, IL?
The ZIP code for Shepherd is 62343.
What is the nearest town to Shepherd?
Hannibal, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepherd?
Yes. The closest is Keokuk: D5 - US 136 @ N. 1st St (03), 46.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepherd?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepherd?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Shepherd?
About 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shepherd?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shepherd?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepherd have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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