Alder, MN
Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota
Alder is a small unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota. It is 12.8 miles W of Inger, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56657.
Alder at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Itasca County
- ZIP code
- 56657
- Nearest town
- Inger (12.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.5617, -93.7036
Weather in Alder now
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Alder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alder.
This week in Alder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alder
What is the weather usually like in Alder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -5°F average low
- 31.1 inprecipitation per year · 791 mm
- 64.1 insnowfall per year · 163 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alder: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARCELL 5NE, MN US (USC00215175), adjusted for the elevation of Alder.
Alder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:52 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 9:16 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:28 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alder?
Alder has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -5°F (-20°C).
It gets about 31.1 inches (791 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alder 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 Alder
The closest live webcam is Marcell: MN 38: T.H.38 - MP 27.5): T.H.38 - MP 27.5) View 1, 2.1 miles NE of Alder.
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Questions about Alder
Where is Alder, MN?
Alder is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, 12.8 miles W of Inger.
What county is Alder in?
Alder is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Alder, MN?
The ZIP code for Alder is 56657.
What is the nearest town to Alder?
Inger, 12.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alder?
Yes. The closest is Marcell: MN 38: T.H.38 - MP 27.5): T.H.38 - MP 27.5) View 1, 2.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alder?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Alder?
January, with an average low of -5°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Alder?
About 31.1 inches (791 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alder?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alder?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alder have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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