Shotgun Crossing, TX

Unincorporated community in Rains County, Texas

Shotgun Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Rains County, Texas. It is 4.6 miles SW of Emory, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 75440.

Shotgun Crossing at a glance

State
Texas
County
Rains County
ZIP code
75440
Nearest town
Emory (4.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.9208, -95.7067

Weather in Shotgun Crossing now

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Shotgun Crossing weather by the hour

Shotgun Crossing weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shotgun Crossing

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shotgun Crossing

What is the weather usually like in Shotgun Crossing?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°63°80°97°55°33°Jan59°36°Feb67°44°Mar74°51°Apr81°60°May88°68°Jun92°71°Jul92°70°Aug87°64°Sep77°53°Oct65°43°Nov57°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan3.5"Feb4.6"Mar4.1"Apr4.6"May4.1"Jun3.1"Jul2.8"Aug3.3"Sep4.8"Oct3.4"Nov4.2"Dec

Best time to visit Shotgun Crossing: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMORY, TX US (USC00412902), adjusted for the elevation of Shotgun Crossing.

Shotgun Crossing weather month by month

January
55° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
59° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
March
67° 44°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
74° 51°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
81° 60°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
88° 68°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
92° 71°F
3.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
92° 70°F
2.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
87° 64°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 53°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
57° 35°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shotgun Crossing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:40 PM10 h 16 min
February7:04 AM6:09 PM11 h 4 min
March7:31 AM7:31 PM12 h 0 min
April6:51 AM7:54 PM13 h 2 min
May6:21 AM8:16 PM13 h 54 min
June6:12 AM8:34 PM14 h 21 min
July6:24 AM8:33 PM14 h 9 min
August6:45 AM8:09 PM13 h 24 min
September7:05 AM7:30 PM12 h 25 min
October7:26 AM6:51 PM11 h 25 min
November6:52 AM5:22 PM10 h 30 min
December7:16 AM5:19 PM10 h 2 min

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

What is the weather like in Shotgun Crossing?

Shotgun Crossing has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 45.4 inches (1,154 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shotgun Crossing 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 Shotgun Crossing

The closest live webcam is Sulphur Springs › East: IH 30 @ FM 1870 PTZ, 16.2 miles NE of Shotgun Crossing.

Sulphur Springs › East: IH 30 @ FM 1870 PTZSulphur Springs · 16.2 mi NEOn Windy
Sulphur Springs › East: On Top of DMSSulphur Springs · 18.4 mi NEOn Windy
Campbell › West: IH 30 @ SH 24Campbell · 21.8 mi NWOn Windy
Campbell › East: On Top of SH24 DMSCampbell · 23.1 mi NWOn Windy
Ardis Heights › West: IH 30 @ FM 499 PTZArdis Heights · 23.8 mi NWOn Windy
Canton › East: IH20 at SH19Canton · 25.2 mi SOn Windy
Wentworth › West: IH20 at FM1255Wentworth · 25.8 mi SOn Windy
Myrtle Springs › East: IH20 at SH64Myrtle Springs · 25.8 mi SWOn Windy
Greenville › East: PAR.IH30.LP302.PTZ.HMSTGreenville · 26.0 mi NWOn Windy

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Questions about Shotgun Crossing

Where is Shotgun Crossing, TX?

Shotgun Crossing is an unincorporated community in Rains County, Texas, 4.6 miles SW of Emory.

What county is Shotgun Crossing in?

Shotgun Crossing is in Rains County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Shotgun Crossing, TX?

The ZIP code for Shotgun Crossing is 75440.

What is the nearest town to Shotgun Crossing?

Emory, 4.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shotgun Crossing?

Yes. The closest is Sulphur Springs › East: IH 30 @ FM 1870 PTZ, 16.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shotgun Crossing?

August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Shotgun Crossing?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Shotgun Crossing?

About 45.4 inches (1,154 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Shotgun Crossing?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shotgun Crossing?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shotgun Crossing have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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