Shanty Town, MN
Unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Shanty Town is a small unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It is 4.4 miles N of Byron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55920.
Shanty Town at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Olmsted County
- ZIP code
- 55920
- Nearest town
- Byron (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.9742, -92.6397
Weather in Shanty Town now
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Shanty Town weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shanty Town.
This week in Shanty Town
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shanty Town
What is the weather usually like in Shanty Town?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 36.0 inprecipitation per year · 914 mm
- 44.4 insnowfall per year · 113 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shanty Town: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BYRON 4NORTH, MN US (USC00211174), adjusted for the elevation of Shanty Town.
Shanty Town weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shanty Town through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:34 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shanty Town?
Shanty Town has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 36.0 inches (914 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shanty Town 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 Shanty Town
The closest live webcam is Byron › South-east: US 14: U.S.14 WB @ Co Rd 34, 3.8 miles N of Shanty Town.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shanty Town.
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Questions about Shanty Town
Where is Shanty Town, MN?
Shanty Town is an unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota, 4.4 miles N of Byron.
What county is Shanty Town in?
Shanty Town is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Shanty Town, MN?
The ZIP code for Shanty Town is 55920.
What is the nearest town to Shanty Town?
Byron, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shanty Town?
Yes. The closest is Byron › South-east: US 14: U.S.14 WB @ Co Rd 34, 3.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shanty Town?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Shanty Town?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Shanty Town?
About 36.0 inches (914 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shanty Town?
Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shanty Town?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shanty Town have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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