Shear, LA
Unincorporated community in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Shear is a small unincorporated community in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.8 miles NE of DeRidder, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70634.
Shear at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Beauregard Parish
- ZIP code
- 70634
- Nearest town
- DeRidder (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.8081, -93.3628
Weather in Shear now
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Shear weather by the hour
Shear weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shear.
This week in Shear
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shear
What is the weather usually like in Shear?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 64.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,628 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shear: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DE RIDDER, LA US (USC00162367), adjusted for the elevation of Shear.
Shear weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shear through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shear?
Shear 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 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 64.1 inches (1,628 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Shear 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 Shear
The closest live webcam is Kirbyville › East: US96 @ FM1013, 33.1 miles W of Shear.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shear.
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Questions about Shear
Where is Shear, LA?
Shear is an unincorporated community in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, 4.8 miles NE of DeRidder.
What county is Shear in?
Shear is in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Shear, LA?
The ZIP code for Shear is 70634.
What is the nearest town to Shear?
DeRidder, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shear?
Yes. The closest is Kirbyville › East: US96 @ FM1013, 33.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shear?
August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Shear?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Shear?
About 64.1 inches (1,628 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Shear?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shear?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shear have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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