Shephard, MN
Unincorporated community in Morrison County, Minnesota
Shephard is a small unincorporated community in Morrison County, Minnesota. It is 7.3 miles SE of Harding, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56401.
Shephard at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Morrison County
- ZIP code
- 56401
- Nearest town
- Harding (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.2139, -94.1039
Weather in Shephard now
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Shephard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shephard.
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What is the weather usually like in Shephard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 30.6 inprecipitation per year · 778 mm
- 48.2 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shephard: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRAINERD, MN US (USC00210939), adjusted for the elevation of Shephard.
Shephard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shephard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 5 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:31 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 7:50 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shephard?
Shephard has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 30.6 inches (778 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shephard 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 Shephard
The closest live webcam is Platte: MN 25: T.H.25 (Lastrup - MP 140): T.H.25 (Lastrup - MP 140) View 1, 4.8 miles S of Shephard.
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Questions about Shephard
Where is Shephard, MN?
Shephard is an unincorporated community in Morrison County, Minnesota, 7.3 miles SE of Harding.
What county is Shephard in?
Shephard is in Morrison County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Shephard, MN?
The ZIP code for Shephard is 56401.
What is the nearest town to Shephard?
Harding, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shephard?
Yes. The closest is Platte: MN 25: T.H.25 (Lastrup - MP 140): T.H.25 (Lastrup - MP 140) View 1, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shephard?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Shephard?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Shephard?
About 30.6 inches (778 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shephard?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shephard?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shephard have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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