Shambaugh, Iowa has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 61.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36 Inches. Shambaugh is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9 °F | 33.0 °F | 0.82 in. |
| February | 17.0 °F | 37.9 °F | 1.1 in. |
| March | 28.0 °F | 51.0 °F | 2.09 in. |
| April | 38.3 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.36 in. |
| May | 50.8 °F | 73.0 °F | 5.62 in. |
| June | 61.3 °F | 82.2 °F | 5.35 in. |
| July | 64.9 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.58 in. |
| August | 62.0 °F | 84.0 °F | 3.74 in. |
| September | 52.6 °F | 78.3 °F | 3.24 in. |
| October | 40.2 °F | 65.8 °F | 2.82 in. |
| November | 28.1 °F | 50.3 °F | 1.96 in. |
| December | 18.5 °F | 37.7 °F | 1.35 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 61.8 °F | 36.03 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |