Shirland, IL

Unincorporated community in Winnebago County, Illinois

Shirland is a small unincorporated community in Winnebago County, Illinois. It is 6.6 miles W of Durand, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61079.

Shirland at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Winnebago County
ZIP code
61079
Nearest town
Durand (6.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.4444, -89.1975

Weather in Shirland now

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Shirland weather by the hour

Shirland weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shirland

What is the weather usually like in Shirland?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°26°46°65°85°25°11°Jan29°14°Feb42°24°Mar55°34°Apr67°46°May76°56°Jun80°60°Jul78°58°Aug71°50°Sep58°39°Oct43°27°Nov31°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.6"Jan1.5"Feb2.1"Mar3.7"Apr4.3"May5.6"Jun3.4"Jul4.1"Aug3.8"Sep2.8"Oct2.4"Nov2.0"Dec

Best time to visit Shirland: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELOIT, WI US (USC00470696), adjusted for the elevation of Shirland.

Shirland weather month by month

January
25° 11°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
February
29° 14°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
March
42° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
April
55° 34°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
May
67° 46°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
76° 56°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
80° 60°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
78° 58°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
71° 50°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 39°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
43° 27°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
December
31° 17°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shirland through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM4:50 PM9 h 29 min
February6:51 AM5:30 PM10 h 38 min
March7:06 AM7:04 PM11 h 57 min
April6:13 AM7:39 PM13 h 26 min
May5:33 AM8:13 PM14 h 40 min
June5:17 AM8:37 PM15 h 20 min
July5:31 AM8:33 PM15 h 2 min
August6:02 AM7:59 PM13 h 57 min
September6:35 AM7:08 PM12 h 32 min
October7:08 AM6:16 PM11 h 7 min
November6:46 AM4:36 PM9 h 49 min
December7:17 AM4:26 PM9 h 8 min

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

What is the weather like in Shirland?

Shirland has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 37.4 inches (950 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shirland is June to September. 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 Shirland

The closest live webcam is Delavan › East: Gordy's Boat House, 32.6 miles E of Shirland.

Delavan › East: Gordy's Boat HouseDelavan · 32.6 mi EOn Windy
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake › North: Lake Geneva Yacht ClubFontana-on-Geneva Lake · 34.5 mi EOn Windy
Crystal Lake › North-west: Depot StreetCrystal Lake · 37.5 mi SEOn Windy
DeKalb › North-westDeKalb · 41.5 mi SEOn Windy
DeKalb › North-eastDeKalb · 41.5 mi SEOn Windy
DeKalb › NorthDeKalb · 41.7 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shirland.

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Map of Shirland, IL

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Questions about Shirland

Where is Shirland, IL?

Shirland is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, Illinois, 6.6 miles W of Durand.

What county is Shirland in?

Shirland is in Winnebago County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Shirland, IL?

The ZIP code for Shirland is 61079.

What is the nearest town to Shirland?

Durand, 6.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shirland?

Yes. The closest is Delavan › East: Gordy's Boat House, 32.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shirland?

July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Shirland?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Shirland?

About 37.4 inches (950 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Shirland?

Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shirland?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shirland have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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