Shepherdstown, PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Shepherdstown is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.5 miles E of Upper Allen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17055.

Shepherdstown at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Cumberland County
ZIP code
17055
Nearest town
Upper Allen (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.1775, -76.9917

Weather in Shepherdstown now

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Shepherdstown weather by the hour

Shepherdstown weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepherdstown.

This week in Shepherdstown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepherdstown

What is the weather usually like in Shepherdstown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°57°75°93°40°25°Jan43°26°Feb53°34°Mar65°43°Apr75°53°May83°63°Jun88°67°Jul85°65°Aug79°58°Sep67°47°Oct55°37°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.4"Feb3.4"Mar3.7"Apr3.5"May3.7"Jun4.3"Jul3.7"Aug4.1"Sep3.7"Oct2.8"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit Shepherdstown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISBURG CPTL CY AP, PA US (USW00014751), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherdstown.

Shepherdstown weather month by month

January
40° 25°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
43° 26°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
53° 34°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
65° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
55° 37°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
44° 29°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shepherdstown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:08 PM9 h 41 min
February6:59 AM5:44 PM10 h 45 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:27 AM7:47 PM13 h 19 min
May5:50 AM8:18 PM14 h 27 min
June5:36 AM8:40 PM15 h 4 min
July5:49 AM8:38 PM14 h 48 min
August6:18 AM8:06 PM13 h 48 min
September6:47 AM7:18 PM12 h 30 min
October7:17 AM6:29 PM11 h 12 min
November6:52 AM4:52 PM10 h 0 min
December7:21 AM4:44 PM9 h 22 min

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

What is the weather like in Shepherdstown?

Shepherdstown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Shepherdstown 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 Shepherdstown

The closest live webcam is Upper Allen Township, 0.2 miles E of Shepherdstown.

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Questions about Shepherdstown

Where is Shepherdstown, PA?

Shepherdstown is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 0.5 miles E of Upper Allen.

What county is Shepherdstown in?

Shepherdstown is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Shepherdstown, PA?

The ZIP code for Shepherdstown is 17055.

What is the nearest town to Shepherdstown?

Upper Allen, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shepherdstown?

Yes. The closest is Upper Allen Township, 0.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shepherdstown?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Shepherdstown?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Shepherdstown?

About 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Shepherdstown?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shepherdstown?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shepherdstown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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