Shipley, IA

Unincorporated community in Story County, Iowa

Shipley is a small unincorporated community in Story County, Iowa. It is 3.4 miles NE of Nevada, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50201.

Shipley at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Story County
ZIP code
50201
Nearest town
Nevada (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.9800, -93.5114

Weather in Shipley now

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Shipley weather by the hour

Shipley weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shipley

What is the weather usually like in Shipley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°47°68°89°28°10°Jan33°14°Feb46°25°Mar60°36°Apr71°49°May80°59°Jun84°62°Jul82°60°Aug76°51°Sep63°39°Oct47°27°Nov33°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.2"Feb2.2"Mar3.8"Apr5.3"May5.4"Jun4.5"Jul4.7"Aug3.8"Sep2.6"Oct2.0"Nov1.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMES 5 SE, IA US (USC00130203), adjusted for the elevation of Shipley.

Shipley weather month by month

January
28° 10°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
February
33° 14°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
March
46° 25°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
April
60° 36°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
71° 49°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 59°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 62°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
82° 60°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 39°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
47° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
33° 16°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shipley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:09 PM9 h 31 min
February7:07 AM5:48 PM10 h 40 min
March7:23 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:56 PM13 h 24 min
May5:51 AM8:29 PM14 h 37 min
June5:36 AM8:52 PM15 h 16 min
July5:50 AM8:49 PM14 h 59 min
August6:20 AM8:16 PM13 h 55 min
September6:53 AM7:25 PM12 h 32 min
October7:25 AM6:34 PM11 h 8 min
November7:02 AM4:54 PM9 h 51 min
December7:33 AM4:45 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Shipley?

Shipley has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 38.1 inches (967 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shipley 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 Shipley

The closest live webcam is Shipley: NV - US 30 @ MM 154.1 (600th Ave), 2.0 miles N of Shipley.

Shipley: NV - US 30 @ MM 154.1 (600th Ave)Shipley · 2.0 mi NOn Windy
Shipley: WWD - US 30 @ MM 152.8 (580th Ave)Shipley · 2.4 mi NWOn Windy
Shipley: NV - US 30 @ MM 152.1 (580th Ave)Shipley · 2.5 mi NWOn Windy
Nevada: NV - US 30 @ MM 156 (SW 4th St)Nevada · 3.0 mi NEOn Windy
Ames: AM - I-35 @ MM 109.8 (260th St)Ames · 3.1 mi WOn Windy
Ames: AM - I-35 @ MM 109.2Ames · 3.1 mi WOn Windy
Ames: AM - US 30 @ MM 151.1 (E of I-35)Ames · 3.2 mi NWOn Windy
Ames: AM - I-35 @ MM 111.5 (US 30W Flyover)Ames · 3.5 mi NWOn Windy
Ames: AM - I-35 @ MM 111.7 (US 30)Ames · 3.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shipley

Where is Shipley, IA?

Shipley is an unincorporated community in Story County, Iowa, 3.4 miles NE of Nevada.

What county is Shipley in?

Shipley is in Story County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Shipley, IA?

The ZIP code for Shipley is 50201.

What is the nearest town to Shipley?

Nevada, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shipley?

Yes. The closest is Shipley: NV - US 30 @ MM 154.1 (600th Ave), 2.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shipley?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Shipley?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Shipley?

About 38.1 inches (967 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Shipley?

Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shipley?

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

What climate does Shipley have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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