Shields, PA
Unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Shields is a small unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.6 miles W of Leetsdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15056.
Shields at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Allegheny County
- ZIP code
- 15056
- Nearest town
- Leetsdale (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5625, -80.2039
Weather in Shields now
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Shields weather by the hour
Shields weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shields.
This week in Shields
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shields
What is the weather usually like in Shields?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 38.6 inprecipitation per year · 979 mm
- 19.8 insnowfall per year · 50 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shields: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLENWILLARD DASHIELDS L&D, PA US (USC00363343), adjusted for the elevation of Shields.
Shields weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shields through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shields?
Shields has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 38.6 inches (979 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shields is June to 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 Shields
The closest live webcam is Hopewell Township, 3.8 miles W of Shields.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shields.
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Questions about Shields
Where is Shields, PA?
Shields is an unincorporated community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 0.6 miles W of Leetsdale.
What county is Shields in?
Shields is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Shields, PA?
The ZIP code for Shields is 15056.
What is the nearest town to Shields?
Leetsdale, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shields?
Yes. The closest is Hopewell Township, 3.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shields?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shields?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shields?
About 38.6 inches (979 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shields?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shields?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shields have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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