Slate Shoals, TX
Unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas
Slate Shoals is a small unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas. It is 6.0 miles SW of Powderly, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 74738.
Slate Shoals at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Lamar County
- ZIP code
- 74738
- Nearest town
- Powderly (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.8531, -95.4089
Weather in Slate Shoals now
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Slate Shoals weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slate Shoals.
This week in Slate Shoals
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slate Shoals
What is the weather usually like in Slate Shoals?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,241 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slate Shoals: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HUGO, OK US (USC00344384), adjusted for the elevation of Slate Shoals.
Slate Shoals weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slate Shoals through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Slate Shoals?
Slate Shoals has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,241 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Slate Shoals 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 Slate Shoals
The closest live webcam is Paris › East: PAR.US82.FM195.Beacon, 14.1 miles SW of Slate Shoals.
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Questions about Slate Shoals
Where is Slate Shoals, TX?
Slate Shoals is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, 6.0 miles SW of Powderly.
What county is Slate Shoals in?
Slate Shoals is in Lamar County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Slate Shoals, TX?
The ZIP code for Slate Shoals is 74738.
What is the nearest town to Slate Shoals?
Powderly, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slate Shoals?
Yes. The closest is Paris › East: PAR.US82.FM195.Beacon, 14.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slate Shoals?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Slate Shoals?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Slate Shoals?
About 48.9 inches (1,241 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Slate Shoals?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Slate Shoals?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slate Shoals have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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