Shieldsville, MN

Unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota

Shieldsville is a small unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota. It is 7.7 miles N of Lonsdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55046.

Shieldsville at a glance

State: Minnesota
County: Rice County
ZIP code: 55046
Nearest town: Lonsdale (7.7 mi)
Time zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 44.3661, -93.4086

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Shieldsville weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Shieldsville?

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

Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
35.5 inprecipitation per year · 901 mm
43.3 insnowfall per year · 110 cm

Average high and low temperature (°F)

Average precipitation (inches)

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARIBAULT, MN US (USC00212721), adjusted for the elevation of Shieldsville.

Shieldsville weather month by month

January

23° 5°F

1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow

February

28° 8°F

1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.6 in of snow

March

40° 20°F

1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow

April

56° 33°F

3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

May

68° 45°F

4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

June

78° 57°F

5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days

July

82° 61°F

4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

August

80° 58°F

4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days

September

73° 50°F

3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days

October

59° 36°F

2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

November

42° 24°F

1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow

December

29° 13°F

1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shieldsville through the year

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
January	7:44 AM	5:01 PM	9 h 17 min
February	7:11 AM	5:44 PM	10 h 32 min
March	7:23 AM	7:21 PM	11 h 57 min
April	6:27 AM	7:59 PM	13 h 31 min
May	5:44 AM	8:35 PM	14 h 51 min
June	5:26 AM	9:01 PM	15 h 34 min
July	5:42 AM	8:57 PM	15 h 14 min
August	6:15 AM	8:20 PM	14 h 4 min
September	6:51 AM	7:25 PM	12 h 34 min
October	7:27 AM	6:31 PM	11 h 3 min
November	7:08 AM	4:48 PM	9 h 39 min
December	7:41 AM	4:36 PM	8 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Shieldsville?

Shieldsville has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 35.5 inches (901 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shieldsville 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 Shieldsville

The closest live webcam is Comus: I-35: I-35 N-S (MP 62.6), 5.7 miles E of Shieldsville.

Comus: I-35: I-35 N-S (MP 62.6)Comus · 5.7 mi EOn Windy

Comus › South: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 62.0)Comus · 5.7 mi EOn Windy

Comus: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 63.2)Comus · 5.8 mi EOn Windy

Comus › South: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 63.3)Comus · 5.8 mi EOn Windy

Faribault: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 61.1)Faribault · 5.8 mi EOn Windy

Comus › South: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 64.0)Comus · 6.0 mi EOn Windy

Faribault: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 58.7)Faribault · 6.1 mi SEOn Windy

Faribault: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 60.0)Faribault · 6.2 mi EOn Windy

Faribault › South-west: I-35: I-35 NB @ T.H.21 (MP 59.2)Faribault · 6.3 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shieldsville

Where is Shieldsville, MN?

Shieldsville is an unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota, 7.7 miles N of Lonsdale.

What county is Shieldsville in?

Shieldsville is in Rice County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Shieldsville, MN?

The ZIP code for Shieldsville is 55046.

What is the nearest town to Shieldsville?

Lonsdale, 7.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shieldsville?

Yes. The closest is Comus: I-35: I-35 N-S (MP 62.6), 5.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shieldsville?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Shieldsville?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Shieldsville?

About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Shieldsville?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shieldsville?

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

What climate does Shieldsville have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

Last updated: November 15, 2026