Shepard, OH

Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Ohio

Shepard is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Ohio. It is 1.3 miles S of Bexley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43203.

Shepard at a glance

State
Ohio
County
Franklin County
ZIP code
43203
Nearest town
Bexley (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.9833, -82.9417

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?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°37°22°Jan41°24°Feb51°32°Mar64°42°Apr74°52°May82°62°Jun85°65°Jul84°64°Aug78°56°Sep65°45°Oct52°35°Nov42°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.4"Feb3.6"Mar3.9"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun4.7"Jul3.7"Aug3.1"Sep2.9"Oct2.8"Nov3.1"Dec

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 COLUMBUS PORT COLUMBUS INTL AP, OH US (USW00014821), adjusted for the elevation of Shepard.

Shepard weather month by month

January
37° 22°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
February
41° 24°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow
March
51° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
64° 42°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
74° 52°F
4.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 62°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 64°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 56°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 45°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
52° 35°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
42° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shepard through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:49 AM5:32 PM9 h 42 min
February7:22 AM6:08 PM10 h 46 min
March7:41 AM7:39 PM11 h 58 min
April6:51 AM8:11 PM13 h 19 min
May6:14 AM8:41 PM14 h 26 min
June6:00 AM9:03 PM15 h 3 min
July6:14 AM9:01 PM14 h 46 min
August6:42 AM8:30 PM13 h 47 min
September7:11 AM7:42 PM12 h 30 min
October7:41 AM6:53 PM11 h 12 min
November7:15 AM5:17 PM10 h 1 min
December7:44 AM5:09 PM9 h 24 min

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

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 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 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 Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 7.2, East of Nelson Rd/US-62, 2168, 0.1 miles SE of Shepard.

Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 7.2, East of Nelson Rd/US-62, 2168Columbus · 0.1 mi SEOn Windy
Columbus: I-670 at 5th Ave, 2078Columbus · 0.2 mi NEOn Windy
Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 7.0, W of Nelson Rd, 2165Columbus · 0.3 mi SWOn Windy
Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 6.8, E of Sunbury Rd, 2164Columbus · 0.5 mi WOn Windy
Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 8.0, East of 5th Ave, 2169Columbus · 0.6 mi NEOn Windy
Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 6.5, E of Leonard Ave, 2161Columbus · 0.7 mi WOn Windy
Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 8.1, East of 5th Ave, 2170Columbus · 0.8 mi NEOn Windy
Columbus: I-670 at Leonard Ave, 2077Columbus · 0.8 mi WOn Windy
East Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 8.5, Cassady Ave, 2173East Columbus · 1.1 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shepard

Where is Shepard, OH?

Shepard is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Ohio, 1.3 miles S of Bexley.

What county is Shepard in?

Shepard is in Franklin County, Ohio.

What is the ZIP code of Shepard, OH?

The ZIP code for Shepard is 43203.

What is the nearest town to Shepard?

Bexley, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shepard?

Yes. The closest is Columbus: I-670 EB at MM 7.2, East of Nelson Rd/US-62, 2168, 0.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shepard?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Shepard?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Shepard?

About 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Shepard?

Yes, about 28 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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