Sheppards, VA
Unincorporated community in Prince Edward County, Virginia
Sheppards is a small unincorporated community in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It is 8.0 miles SE of Farmville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23960.
Sheppards at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Prince Edward County
- ZIP code
- 23960
- Nearest town
- Farmville (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3906, -78.4856
Weather in Sheppards now
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Sheppards weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheppards.
This week in Sheppards
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheppards
What is the weather usually like in Sheppards?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 44.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,129 mm
- 6.1 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheppards: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARMVILLE 2 N, VA US (USC00442941), adjusted for the elevation of Sheppards.
Sheppards weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheppards through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sheppards?
Sheppards has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheppards is May–June 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 Sheppards
The closest live webcam is Tuggle: US-15 - US-460 Bus, 5.3 miles S of Sheppards.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheppards.
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Questions about Sheppards
Where is Sheppards, VA?
Sheppards is an unincorporated community in Prince Edward County, Virginia, 8.0 miles SE of Farmville.
What county is Sheppards in?
Sheppards is in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sheppards, VA?
The ZIP code for Sheppards is 23960.
What is the nearest town to Sheppards?
Farmville, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheppards?
Yes. The closest is Tuggle: US-15 - US-460 Bus, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheppards?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheppards?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sheppards?
About 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sheppards?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheppards?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheppards have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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