Shepherd, MS

Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi

Shepherd is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It is 3.4 miles NE of Bruce, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38915.

Shepherd at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Calhoun County
ZIP code
38915
Nearest town
Bruce (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.9692, -89.3994

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?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°62°79°96°54°32°Jan59°35°Feb67°43°Mar75°51°Apr82°60°May88°68°Jun91°71°Jul91°70°Aug86°63°Sep77°51°Oct65°40°Nov56°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan5.2"Feb5.3"Mar6.2"Apr5.5"May5.4"Jun4.3"Jul3.7"Aug3.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.9"Nov6.0"Dec

Best time to visit Shepherd: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALHOUN CITY, MS US (USC00221314), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherd.

Shepherd weather month by month

January
54° 32°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
59° 35°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
67° 43°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
75° 51°F
6.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 60°F
5.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 68°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
91° 71°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
91° 70°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
86° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 51°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
65° 40°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
56° 35°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shepherd through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:01 AM5:12 PM10 h 11 min
February6:40 AM5:42 PM11 h 2 min
March7:06 AM7:06 PM12 h 0 min
April6:24 AM7:30 PM13 h 5 min
May5:54 AM7:53 PM13 h 58 min
June5:44 AM8:11 PM14 h 27 min
July5:56 AM8:10 PM14 h 14 min
August6:18 AM7:45 PM13 h 27 min
September6:39 AM7:05 PM12 h 25 min
October7:01 AM6:24 PM11 h 23 min
November6:28 AM4:55 PM10 h 26 min
December6:54 AM4:51 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Shepherd?

Shepherd has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).

It gets about 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Shepherd 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 Shepherd

The closest live webcam is Oxford: MS 7 at University Ave, 27.8 miles N of Shepherd.

Oxford: MS 7 at University AveOxford · 27.8 mi NOn Windy
Oxford: University Ave at Lamar BlvdOxford · 28.1 mi NOn Windy
Oxford: Jackson Ave at Heritage DrOxford · 28.7 mi NOn Windy
Oxford: US 278 at Jackson AveOxford · 28.8 mi NOn Windy
Oxford: Jackson Ave at Fraternity RowOxford · 28.8 mi NOn Windy
Oxford: Jackson Ave at College Hill RdOxford · 28.9 mi NOn Windy
Oxford: US 278 at Thacker Hts DrOxford · 29.0 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shepherd.

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Questions about Shepherd

Where is Shepherd, MS?

Shepherd is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi, 3.4 miles NE of Bruce.

What county is Shepherd in?

Shepherd is in Calhoun County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Shepherd, MS?

The ZIP code for Shepherd is 38915.

What is the nearest town to Shepherd?

Bruce, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shepherd?

Yes. The closest is Oxford: MS 7 at University Ave, 27.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shepherd?

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

What is the coldest month in Shepherd?

January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Shepherd?

About 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Shepherd?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shepherd?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shepherd have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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