Shepard, IA
Historical community (former settlement) in Union County, Iowa
Shepard is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, Iowa. It is 3.4 miles NW of Afton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50830.
Shepard at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 50830
- Nearest town
- Afton (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.9903, -94.1539
Weather in Shepard now
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Shepard weather by the hour
Shepard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepard.
This week in Shepard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepard
What is the weather usually like in Shepard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 37.9 inprecipitation per year · 963 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepard: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTON 2 SW, IA US (USC00131962), adjusted for the elevation of Shepard.
Shepard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shepard?
Shepard has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 37.9 inches (963 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Shepard is May–June and August–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 Shepard
The closest live webcam is Creston: R13: US 34 West, 9.0 miles NW of Shepard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shepard.
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Questions about Shepard
Where is Shepard, IA?
Shepard is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, Iowa, 3.4 miles NW of Afton.
What county is Shepard in?
Shepard is in Union County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Shepard, IA?
The ZIP code for Shepard is 50830.
What is the nearest town to Shepard?
Afton, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepard?
Yes. The closest is Creston: R13: US 34 West, 9.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepard?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepard?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Shepard?
About 37.9 inches (963 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shepard?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shepard?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepard have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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