Alger, MN
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota
Alger is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota. It is 8.1 miles S of Two Harbors, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55616.
Alger at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 55616
- Nearest town
- Two Harbors (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.1472, -91.6925
Weather in Alger now
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Alger weather by the hour
Alger weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alger.
This week in Alger
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alger
What is the weather usually like in Alger?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 33.6 inprecipitation per year · 854 mm
- 93.6 insnowfall per year · 238 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alger: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TWO HARBORS 7NW, MN US (USC00218421), adjusted for the elevation of Alger.
Alger weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alger through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alger?
Alger 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 1°F (-17°C).
It gets about 33.6 inches (854 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 94 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alger 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 Alger
The closest live webcam is Two Harbors: MN 61: T.H.61 EB @ 4th St, 8.5 miles S of Alger.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alger.
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Questions about Alger
Where is Alger, MN?
Alger is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, 8.1 miles S of Two Harbors.
What county is Alger in?
Alger is in Lake County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Alger, MN?
The ZIP code for Alger is 55616.
What is the nearest town to Alger?
Two Harbors, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alger?
Yes. The closest is Two Harbors: MN 61: T.H.61 EB @ 4th St, 8.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alger?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Alger?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Alger?
About 33.6 inches (854 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alger?
Yes, about 94 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alger?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alger have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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