James, TX

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Texas

James is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Texas. It is 5.9 miles SW of Center, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 75954.

James at a glance

State
Texas
County
Shelby County
ZIP code
75954
Nearest town
Center (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.8592, -94.1156

Weather in James now

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James weather by the hour

James weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in James

Sunrise, sunset and moon in James

What is the weather usually like in James?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°48°65°82°99°58°36°Jan63°39°Feb70°46°Mar77°53°Apr84°62°May91°69°Jun94°72°Jul94°71°Aug89°65°Sep80°53°Oct68°43°Nov60°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.2"Jan4.8"Feb5.3"Mar5.0"Apr4.5"May5.0"Jun3.6"Jul4.2"Aug3.6"Sep4.9"Oct4.9"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit James: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTER, TX US (USC00411578), adjusted for the elevation of James.

James weather month by month

January
58° 36°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
63° 39°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
70° 46°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
77° 53°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 62°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
94° 72°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
94° 71°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
89° 65°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
80° 53°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
68° 43°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
60° 37°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in James through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:36 PM10 h 20 min
February6:56 AM6:04 PM11 h 7 min
March7:24 AM7:25 PM12 h 0 min
April6:46 AM7:46 PM13 h 0 min
May6:17 AM8:07 PM13 h 50 min
June6:09 AM8:25 PM14 h 16 min
July6:20 AM8:24 PM14 h 4 min
August6:40 AM8:01 PM13 h 21 min
September6:59 AM7:23 PM12 h 24 min
October7:18 AM6:45 PM11 h 26 min
November6:43 AM5:18 PM10 h 34 min
December7:07 AM5:15 PM10 h 7 min

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

What is the weather like in James?

James has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.

The best time to visit James is March to May and 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 James

The closest live webcam is Carthage › North: ATL.BU59.SH149_PTZ CAMERA, 22.7 miles NW of James.

Carthage › North: ATL.BU59.SH149_PTZ CAMERACarthage · 22.7 mi NWOn Windy
Carthage › North: ATL.BU79.US59_PTZ CameraCarthage · 24.0 mi NWOn Windy
Carthage › North: SH315 at SH149Carthage · 24.7 mi NWOn Windy
Redfield › South: LFK I-59 North @ FR809 SBRedfield · 35.0 mi WOn Windy
Redfield › North: I-59 North @ FR 809 NBRedfield · 35.0 mi WOn Windy
Nacogdoches › North: I-59 North @ CR620 - Nac 1Nacogdoches · 40.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from James.

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Questions about James

Where is James, TX?

James is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Texas, 5.9 miles SW of Center.

What county is James in?

James is in Shelby County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of James, TX?

The ZIP code for James is 75954.

What is the nearest town to James?

Center, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near James?

Yes. The closest is Carthage › North: ATL.BU59.SH149_PTZ CAMERA, 22.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in James?

August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in James?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in James?

About 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in James?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit James?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does James have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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