Shields, TX
Unincorporated community in Coleman County, Texas
Shields is a small unincorporated community in Coleman County, Texas. It is 11.5 miles NE of Santa Anna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 76845.
Shields at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Coleman County
- ZIP code
- 76845
- Nearest town
- Santa Anna (11.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.5931, -99.4239
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 · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 27.9 inprecipitation per year · 708 mm
- 1.5 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shields: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLEMAN, TX US (USC00411875), adjusted for the elevation of Shields.
Shields weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shields through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:39 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 6:42 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| August | 7:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shields?
Shields has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 27.9 inches (708 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shields is March–April and October–November. 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 Buffalo Gap › North: ABL-US83-US84 @ Clark North, 54.1 miles N of Shields.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shields.
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Questions about Shields
Where is Shields, TX?
Shields is an unincorporated community in Coleman County, Texas, 11.5 miles NE of Santa Anna.
What county is Shields in?
Shields is in Coleman County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Shields, TX?
The ZIP code for Shields is 76845.
What is the nearest town to Shields?
Santa Anna, 11.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shields?
Yes. The closest is Buffalo Gap › North: ABL-US83-US84 @ Clark North, 54.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shields?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Shields?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Shields?
About 27.9 inches (708 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shields?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shields?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shields have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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