Lela, TX
Unincorporated community in Wheeler County, Texas
Lela is a small unincorporated community in Wheeler County, Texas. It is 5.5 miles E of Shamrock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79079.
Lela at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Wheeler County
- ZIP code
- 79079
- Nearest town
- Shamrock (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.2275, -100.3425
Weather in Lela now
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Lela weather by the hour
Lela weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lela.
This week in Lela
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lela
What is the weather usually like in Lela?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 25.3 inprecipitation per year · 642 mm
- 9.1 insnowfall per year · 23 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lela: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHAMROCK #2, TX US (USC00418236), adjusted for the elevation of Lela.
Lela weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lela through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:24 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:37 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lela?
Lela has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 25.3 inches (642 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lela 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 Lela
The closest live webcam is McLean › West: CHS-I40 @ McClean, 11.1 miles W of Lela.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lela.
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Questions about Lela
Where is Lela, TX?
Lela is an unincorporated community in Wheeler County, Texas, 5.5 miles E of Shamrock.
What county is Lela in?
Lela is in Wheeler County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Lela, TX?
The ZIP code for Lela is 79079.
What is the nearest town to Lela?
Shamrock, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lela?
Yes. The closest is McLean › West: CHS-I40 @ McClean, 11.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lela?
July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Lela?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lela?
About 25.3 inches (642 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lela?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lela?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lela have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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