Shanks Mill, PA
Unincorporated community in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Shanks Mill is a small unincorporated community in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.0 miles NE of Liberty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21727.
Shanks Mill at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Adams County
- ZIP code
- 21727
- Nearest town
- Liberty (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.7258, -77.3639
Weather in Shanks Mill now
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Shanks Mill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shanks Mill.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shanks Mill
What is the weather usually like in Shanks Mill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,185 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shanks Mill: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMMITSBURG 2 SE, MD US (USC00182906), adjusted for the elevation of Shanks Mill.
Shanks Mill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shanks Mill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shanks Mill?
Shanks Mill 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 (-5°C).
It gets about 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shanks Mill 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 Shanks Mill
The closest live webcam is Emmitsburg › South-west, 2.3 miles N of Shanks Mill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shanks Mill.
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Questions about Shanks Mill
Where is Shanks Mill, PA?
Shanks Mill is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Pennsylvania, 1.0 miles NE of Liberty.
What county is Shanks Mill in?
Shanks Mill is in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Shanks Mill, PA?
The ZIP code for Shanks Mill is 21727.
What is the nearest town to Shanks Mill?
Liberty, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shanks Mill?
Yes. The closest is Emmitsburg › South-west, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shanks Mill?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shanks Mill?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Shanks Mill?
About 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Shanks Mill?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shanks Mill?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shanks Mill have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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