Shovel Lake, MN
Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Shovel Lake is a small unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It is 7.7 miles E of Hill City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55785.
Shovel Lake at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Aitkin County
- ZIP code
- 55785
- Nearest town
- Hill City (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.9575, -93.7533
Weather in Shovel Lake now
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Shovel Lake weather by the hour
Shovel Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shovel Lake.
This week in Shovel Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shovel Lake
What is the weather usually like in Shovel Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -3°F average low
- 27.7 inprecipitation per year · 705 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shovel Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POKEGAMA DAM, MN US (USC00216612), adjusted for the elevation of Shovel Lake.
Shovel Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shovel Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:29 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:28 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shovel Lake?
Shovel Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -3°F (-19°C).
It gets about 27.7 inches (705 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Shovel Lake 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 Shovel Lake
The closest live webcam is Northwest Aitkin: US 169: U.S.169 (Waukenabo - MP 272.9): U.S.169 (Waukenabo - MP 272.9) View 1, 13.8 miles SE of Shovel Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shovel Lake.
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Questions about Shovel Lake
Where is Shovel Lake, MN?
Shovel Lake is an unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota, 7.7 miles E of Hill City.
What county is Shovel Lake in?
Shovel Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Shovel Lake, MN?
The ZIP code for Shovel Lake is 55785.
What is the nearest town to Shovel Lake?
Hill City, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shovel Lake?
Yes. The closest is Northwest Aitkin: US 169: U.S.169 (Waukenabo - MP 272.9): U.S.169 (Waukenabo - MP 272.9) View 1, 13.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shovel Lake?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Shovel Lake?
January, with an average low of -3°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Shovel Lake?
About 27.7 inches (705 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shovel Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shovel Lake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shovel Lake have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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