Shields, IL
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois
Shields is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois. It is 9.7 miles SE of Keenes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62851.
Shields at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP code
- 62851
- Nearest town
- Keenes (9.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.4678, -88.7133
Weather in Shields now
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Shields weather by the hour
Shields weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shields.
This week in Shields
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shields
What is the weather usually like in Shields?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,142 mm
- 10.4 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shields: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON 3 NE, IL US (USC00115943), adjusted for the elevation of Shields.
Shields weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shields through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shields?
Shields 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shields 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 Shields
The closest live webcam is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 49.9 miles E of Shields.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shields.
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Questions about Shields
Where is Shields, IL?
Shields is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois, 9.7 miles SE of Keenes.
What county is Shields in?
Shields is in Wayne County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Shields, IL?
The ZIP code for Shields is 62851.
What is the nearest town to Shields?
Keenes, 9.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shields?
Yes. The closest is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 49.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shields?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shields?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shields?
About 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shields?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shields?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shields have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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