Alford, MN
Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota
Alford is a small unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota. It is 0.7 miles S of Wrenshall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55797.
Alford at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Carlton County
- ZIP code
- 55797
- Nearest town
- Wrenshall (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.6319, -92.3833
Weather in Alford now
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Alford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alford.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alford
What is the weather usually like in Alford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 32.7 inprecipitation per year · 830 mm
- 71.3 insnowfall per year · 181 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLOQUET, MN US (USC00211630), adjusted for the elevation of Alford.
Alford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alford?
Alford has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 32.7 inches (830 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 71 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alford 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 Alford
The closest live webcam is Brownell: MN 210: T.H.210 (Jay Cooke - MP 224.9): T.H.210 (Jay Cooke - MP 224.9) View 1, 4.0 miles NE of Alford.
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Questions about Alford
Where is Alford, MN?
Alford is an unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota, 0.7 miles S of Wrenshall.
What county is Alford in?
Alford is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Alford, MN?
The ZIP code for Alford is 55797.
What is the nearest town to Alford?
Wrenshall, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alford?
Yes. The closest is Brownell: MN 210: T.H.210 (Jay Cooke - MP 224.9): T.H.210 (Jay Cooke - MP 224.9) View 1, 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alford?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Alford?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Alford?
About 32.7 inches (830 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alford?
Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alford have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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