Shepherd, TN
Unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Shepherd is a small unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It is 3.1 miles W of Ridgeside, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37421.
Shepherd at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Hamilton County
- ZIP code
- 37421
- Nearest town
- Ridgeside (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0389, -85.1919
Weather in Shepherd now
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Shepherd weather by the hour
Shepherd weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepherd.
This week in Shepherd
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepherd
What is the weather usually like in Shepherd?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 55.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,397 mm
- 3.6 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepherd: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATTANOOGA LOVELL AP, TN US (USW00013882), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherd.
Shepherd weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepherd through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:06 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:24 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:36 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shepherd?
Shepherd has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 55.0 inches (1,397 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shepherd is April–May and September–October. 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 Shepherd
The closest live webcam is Boyd Highlands, 3.7 miles S of Shepherd.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shepherd.
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- Talley Place subdivision1.5 mi W
- Shallowford Hills subdivision1.6 mi NE
- Woodmore1.8 mi W
- Rollingwood2.0 mi NW
- Radmoor2.0 mi SE
- Radmoor2.0 mi SE
- Jersey2.1 mi N
- Shawnee Park subdivision2.2 mi W
- Austin Farm subdivision2.5 mi NE
- Tyner2.6 mi NE
- Tyner2.6 mi NE
- Tyner Hills2.7 mi NE
- Tyner Hills2.7 mi NE
- Drake Forest2.9 mi E
Questions about Shepherd
Where is Shepherd, TN?
Shepherd is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, 3.1 miles W of Ridgeside.
What county is Shepherd in?
Shepherd is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Shepherd, TN?
The ZIP code for Shepherd is 37421.
What is the nearest town to Shepherd?
Ridgeside, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepherd?
Yes. The closest is Boyd Highlands, 3.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepherd?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepherd?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Shepherd?
About 55.0 inches (1,397 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Shepherd?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shepherd?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepherd have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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