Location & Surroundings
Shields Lake is a water in Virginia, United States, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Richmond, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 155 km to the north. The nearest airport is Flying W Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Sheilds Lake
Basic Data
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
-
Coordinates
37° 32' 23" N, 77° 28' 31" W
- Elevation 55 m (DEM: 54 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 19.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:57
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 19:13
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other reservoir(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shields Lake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shields Lake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.1 | 2.2 | 28 | 84 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 2.5 | 26 | 78 | 1,018.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 62 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 1.7 | 95 | 46 | 1,017.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 51 | 424.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 3.2 | 116 | 63 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 221.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 2.1 | 159 | 83 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 1.8 | 190 | 83 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 3.0 | 205 | 46 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 586.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 212 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 89 | 277.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 1.8 | 202 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 1.27 / 2.01 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 343 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 6 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 0.9 | 110 | 49 | 1,014.5 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 95 | 557.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 3.6 | 53 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 1.93 / 1.96 | 100 | 241.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.8 | 45 | 99 | 1,015.9 | 30.40 / 32.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shields Lake?
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shields Lake today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 19:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Shields Lake?
Local time is 07:57. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Shields Lake?
Shields Lake is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Shields Lake?
Elevation about 55 m. DEM 54 m.
Where is Shields Lake located?
It is at 37.53969, -77.47535 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shields Lake in?
It is in United States.