Shepard, MO
Historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, Missouri
Shepard is a historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, Missouri. It is 7.8 miles NE of Caledonia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 63623.
Shepard at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 63623
- Nearest town
- Caledonia (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.6964, -90.8869
Weather in Shepard now
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Shepard weather by the hour
Shepard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepard.
This week in Shepard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepard
What is the weather usually like in Shepard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 45.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,155 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepard: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POTOSI 4 SW, MO US (USC00236826), adjusted for the elevation of Shepard.
Shepard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shepard?
Shepard 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.5 inches (1,155 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shepard 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 Shepard
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 55.9 miles E of Shepard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shepard.
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Questions about Shepard
Where is Shepard, MO?
Shepard is a historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, Missouri, 7.8 miles NE of Caledonia.
What county is Shepard in?
Shepard is in Washington County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Shepard, MO?
The ZIP code for Shepard is 63623.
What is the nearest town to Shepard?
Caledonia, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepard?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 55.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepard?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepard?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shepard?
About 45.5 inches (1,155 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shepard?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shepard?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepard have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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