Shepard, ND
Unincorporated community in Griggs County, North Dakota
Shepard is a small unincorporated community in Griggs County, North Dakota. It is 3.8 miles N of Cooperstown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58425.
Shepard at a glance
- State
- North Dakota
- County
- Griggs County
- ZIP code
- 58425
- Nearest town
- Cooperstown (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.3897, -98.1317
Weather in Shepard now
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Shepard weather by the hour
Shepard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepard.
This week in Shepard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepard
What is the weather usually like in Shepard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -3°F average low
- 22.0 inprecipitation per year · 559 mm
- 42.2 insnowfall per year · 107 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepard: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COOPERSTOWN, ND US (USC00321766), adjusted for the elevation of Shepard.
Shepard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:10 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 9:33 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 9:27 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:49 AM | 6:46 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:35 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 8:11 AM | 4:44 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shepard?
Shepard has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -3°F (-20°C).
It gets about 22.0 inches (559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shepard 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 Shepard
The closest live webcam is Crary › South-east: Minnie H Rest Area - U.S. Highway 2, 52.9 miles NW of Shepard.
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Questions about Shepard
Where is Shepard, ND?
Shepard is an unincorporated community in Griggs County, North Dakota, 3.8 miles N of Cooperstown.
What county is Shepard in?
Shepard is in Griggs County, North Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Shepard, ND?
The ZIP code for Shepard is 58425.
What is the nearest town to Shepard?
Cooperstown, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shepard?
Yes. The closest is Crary › South-east: Minnie H Rest Area - U.S. Highway 2, 52.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shepard?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepard?
January, with an average low of -3°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Shepard?
About 22.0 inches (559 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shepard?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shepard?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepard have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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