The Shire, LA

Unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

The Shire is a small unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.2 miles E of St. George, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70810.

The Shire at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
ZIP code
70810
Nearest town
St. George (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.3625, -91.0708

Weather in The Shire now

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The Shire weather by the hour

The Shire weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Shire.

This week in The Shire

Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Shire

What is the weather usually like in The Shire?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°50°66°81°96°61°40°Jan65°44°Feb71°50°Mar78°56°Apr84°65°May89°71°Jun91°73°Jul91°72°Aug88°68°Sep80°57°Oct70°47°Nov63°42°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.8"Jan4.6"Feb4.4"Mar4.9"Apr5.6"May6.5"Jun4.7"Jul6.1"Aug4.4"Sep4.2"Oct3.9"Nov5.2"Dec

Best time to visit The Shire: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU BEN-HUR FARM, LA US (USC00165620), adjusted for the elevation of The Shire.

The Shire weather month by month

January
61° 40°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
65° 44°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
78° 56°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 65°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 71°F
6.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
91° 73°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
91° 72°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
88° 68°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
80° 57°F
4.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
70° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
63° 42°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in The Shire through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:00 AM5:27 PM10 h 27 min
February6:42 AM5:53 PM11 h 10 min
March7:12 AM7:13 PM12 h 1 min
April6:35 AM7:33 PM12 h 57 min
May6:08 AM7:52 PM13 h 44 min
June6:00 AM8:09 PM14 h 8 min
July6:11 AM8:09 PM13 h 57 min
August6:30 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
September6:47 AM7:11 PM12 h 23 min
October7:05 AM6:34 PM11 h 29 min
November6:28 AM5:08 PM10 h 39 min
December6:52 AM5:06 PM10 h 14 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in The Shire?

The Shire has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).

It gets about 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.

The best time to visit The Shire is March–April and October–November. 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 The Shire

The closest live webcam is Saint George: Audubon Terrace: I-10 at Siegen Lane, 1.4 miles N of The Shire.

Saint George: Audubon Terrace: I-10 at Siegen LaneSaint George · 1.4 mi NOn Windy
Saint George: Audubon Terrace: I-10 at Picardy ExtensionSaint George · 1.9 mi NOn Windy
Saint George: Briar Place: US 61 at PecueSaint George · 2.3 mi NEOn Windy
Saint George: Briar Place: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on US 61)Saint George · 2.3 mi NEOn Windy
Saint George: Inniswold Estates: I-10 at Bluebonnet BlvdSaint George · 2.4 mi NWOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Nesser: US 61 at Old JeffersonBaton Rouge · 2.6 mi NEOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Nesser: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on US 61)Baton Rouge · 2.6 mi NEOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Nesser: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling southbound on US 61)Baton Rouge · 2.7 mi NOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Nesser: US 61 (This camera is located in the median of US 61)Baton Rouge · 2.7 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Shire.

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Questions about The Shire

Where is The Shire, LA?

The Shire is an unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 2.2 miles E of St. George.

What county is The Shire in?

The Shire is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of The Shire, LA?

The ZIP code for The Shire is 70810.

What is the nearest town to The Shire?

St. George, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near The Shire?

Yes. The closest is Saint George: Audubon Terrace: I-10 at Siegen Lane, 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in The Shire?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in The Shire?

January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in The Shire?

About 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in The Shire?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit The Shire?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does The Shire have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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