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Shellsburg

Shellsburg is a village in Iowa, United States. It has a population of about 961 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now67°F
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population961
Local time12:10
42.09° N, 91.87° WElevation 791 ftUTC−5 · Central Daylight Time
Postal code52332
The year in Shellsburgweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low62° / 39°
Rain this month71mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shellsburg at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month83°F

Average high in July

Coolest month10°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

135 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

28 mm of rain

Monuments nearby9+

within 15 km

Weather in Shellsburg

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
67°F

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct71°47°
Sat24 Oct71°49°
Sun25 Oct72°48°
Mon26 Oct67°47°
Tue27 Oct65°43°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct68°46°
Thu29 Oct58°42°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct45°30°
Sat31 Oct54°31°

When to go to Shellsburg

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score393733576357556377703634
High27°32°46°60°71°80°83°81°75°62°46°33°
Low10°14°25°36°48°59°62°60°51°39°27°16°
Rain (mm)2833549011413511511492716038
Wet days678111415131210977

What's on in Shellsburg

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Shellsburg

All monuments

Outdoors around Shellsburg

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Wildcat Golf CourseGolf courses
1.1 km
Vinton Country ClubGolf courses
1.3 km
Pleasant Creek State Park CampgroundCamp sites
5.4 km
Morgan Creek CampgroundCamp sites
7.8 km

Nature around Shellsburg

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shellsburg

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Shellsburg

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Shellsburg from above

Postal code

52332

Getting to Shellsburg

The Eastern Iowa AirportCID
27 km
Waterloo Regional AirportALO
68 km
Dubuque Regional AirportDBQ
101 km

Places near Shellsburg

Places with a climate like Shellsburg

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shellsburg?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shellsburg.
What is the hottest month in Shellsburg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F and lows of 62°F.
What is the coldest month in Shellsburg?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°F and lows of 10°F.
What is the rainiest month in Shellsburg?
June is the wettest month with about 5.3 in of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Shellsburg?
The postal code of Shellsburg is 52332.