Shimer, PA
Unincorporated community in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Shimer is a small unincorporated community in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.6 miles W of Hanover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18017.
Shimer at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Northampton County
- ZIP code
- 18017
- Nearest town
- Hanover (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.6675, -75.3856
Weather in Shimer now
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Shimer weather by the hour
Shimer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shimer.
This week in Shimer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shimer
What is the weather usually like in Shimer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,203 mm
- 33.1 insnowfall per year · 84 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shimer: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALLENTOWN INTL AP, PA US (USW00014737), adjusted for the elevation of Shimer.
Shimer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shimer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shimer?
Shimer has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shimer 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 Shimer
The closest live webcam is Hanover Township, 0.3 miles S of Shimer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shimer.
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- Westgate Hills1.9 mi SW
- Steuben1.9 mi NE
- Schoenersville2.1 mi W
- Kaywin subdivision2.4 mi S
- William Penn Manor2.7 mi E
- Notre Dame Hills subdivision2.8 mi SW
- Lerchs2.8 mi NW
- Clyde2.8 mi N
- Rosemont Terrace subdivision3.0 mi SW
- Butztown3.2 mi E
- Hecktown3.2 mi NE
- Smoketown3.6 mi NE
- Bath Junction3.8 mi N
- Ritterville subdivision3.9 mi SW
Questions about Shimer
Where is Shimer, PA?
Shimer is an unincorporated community in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 0.6 miles W of Hanover.
What county is Shimer in?
Shimer is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Shimer, PA?
The ZIP code for Shimer is 18017.
What is the nearest town to Shimer?
Hanover, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shimer?
Yes. The closest is Hanover Township, 0.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shimer?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shimer?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shimer?
About 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shimer?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shimer?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shimer have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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