Shirley, MN

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota

Shirley is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota. It is 6.5 miles S of Crookston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56722.

Shirley at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Polk County
ZIP code
56722
Nearest town
Crookston (6.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.8689, -96.6142

Weather in Shirley now

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Shirley weather by the hour

Shirley weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shirley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shirley

What is the weather usually like in Shirley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-9°15°38°62°85°16°-4°Jan20°0°Feb34°15°Mar51°30°Apr67°43°May76°54°Jun80°58°Jul80°55°Aug70°46°Sep54°33°Oct36°19°Nov22°5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar1.3"Apr2.8"May4.1"Jun3.3"Jul3.0"Aug2.6"Sep2.1"Oct0.8"Nov0.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CROOKSTON NW EXP STN, MN US (USC00211891), adjusted for the elevation of Shirley.

Shirley weather month by month

January
16° -4°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
20° 0°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
34° 15°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
51° 30°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
67° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
76° 54°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
80° 58°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
80° 55°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
70° 46°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
54° 33°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
36° 19°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
22° 5°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shirley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:08 AM5:03 PM8 h 54 min
February7:30 AM5:50 PM10 h 20 min
March7:37 AM7:33 PM11 h 56 min
April6:34 AM8:18 PM13 h 43 min
May5:45 AM8:59 PM15 h 14 min
June5:24 AM9:29 PM16 h 4 min
July5:41 AM9:23 PM15 h 41 min
August6:20 AM8:41 PM14 h 20 min
September7:02 AM7:40 PM12 h 37 min
October7:44 AM6:39 PM10 h 55 min
November7:31 AM4:51 PM9 h 19 min
December8:07 AM4:36 PM8 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Shirley?

Shirley 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 -4°F (-20°C).

It gets about 22.4 inches (570 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Shirley 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 Shirley

The closest live webcam is Mallory: US 2: U.S.2 (East Grand Forks - MP 9): U.S.2 (East Grand Forks - MP 9) View 1, 14.1 miles W of Shirley.

Mallory: US 2: U.S.2 (East Grand Forks - MP 9): U.S.2 (East Grand Forks - MP 9) View 1Mallory · 14.1 mi WOn Windy
East Grand Forks › South-east: US 2: U.S.2 SB @ Business Hwy 2 (2-4.42)East Grand Forks · 17.1 mi WOn Windy
Beltrami: MN 9: T.H.9 - MP 212.5): T.H.9 - MP 212.5) View 1Beltrami · 20.9 mi SOn Windy
Thompson › North-west: 62nd Avenue South - Highway 81Thompson · 21.9 mi WOn Windy
Grand Forks › North-east: MinnDak Ag, LLC. - Circle of Friends Animal ShelterGrand Forks · 23.1 mi WOn Windy
March: MN 1: T.H.1 (Warren - MP 11.5): T.H.1 (Warren - MP 11.5) View 1March · 25.9 mi NWOn Windy
Dakota Junction: US 59: U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4): U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4) View 1Dakota Junction · 28.4 mi NEOn Windy
Brooks: US 59: U.S.59 - MP 331): U.S.59 - MP 331) View 1Brooks · 29.3 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shirley

Where is Shirley, MN?

Shirley is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota, 6.5 miles S of Crookston.

What county is Shirley in?

Shirley is in Polk County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Shirley, MN?

The ZIP code for Shirley is 56722.

What is the nearest town to Shirley?

Crookston, 6.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shirley?

Yes. The closest is Mallory: US 2: U.S.2 (East Grand Forks - MP 9): U.S.2 (East Grand Forks - MP 9) View 1, 14.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shirley?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Shirley?

January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).

How much does it rain in Shirley?

About 22.4 inches (570 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Shirley?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shirley?

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

What climate does Shirley have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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