Shepherds, NC
Unincorporated community in Iredell County, North Carolina
Shepherds is a small unincorporated community in Iredell County, North Carolina. It is 3.6 miles S of Mooresville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28166.
Shepherds at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Iredell County
- ZIP code
- 28166
- Nearest town
- Mooresville (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6353, -80.8278
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Shepherds weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepherds.
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What is the weather usually like in Shepherds?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 44.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,124 mm
- 3.7 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepherds: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALISBURY 9 WNW, NC US (USC00317618), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherds.
Shepherds weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepherds through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shepherds?
Shepherds has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shepherds 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 Shepherds
The closest live webcam is Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 13.0 miles S of Shepherds.
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Questions about Shepherds
Where is Shepherds, NC?
Shepherds is an unincorporated community in Iredell County, North Carolina, 3.6 miles S of Mooresville.
What county is Shepherds in?
Shepherds is in Iredell County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Shepherds, NC?
The ZIP code for Shepherds is 28166.
What is the nearest town to Shepherds?
Mooresville, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepherds?
Yes. The closest is Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 13.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepherds?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepherds?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Shepherds?
About 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shepherds?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shepherds?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepherds have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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