Shambaugh, IA experiences a humid continental climate, with warm and humid summers and cold, dry winters. The area is known for its variability in temperature, making it possible to experience anything from mild days to extreme heat. During the summer months, temperatures average in the mid 70s Fahrenheit (mid 20s Celsius) while winter temperatures can drop down into the teens Fahrenheit (below zero Celsius). Precipitation is spread fairly evenly throughout the year and tends to be higher during the spring months.
Shambaugh, Iowa gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shambaugh averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Shambaugh. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shambaugh gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year