Alida, MN

Unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Minnesota

Alida is a small unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It is 10.2 miles N of Shevlin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56678.

Alida at a glance

State: Minnesota
County: Clearwater County
ZIP code: 56678
Nearest town: Shevlin (10.2 mi)
Time zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 47.3836, -95.2344

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Alida weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alida.

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What is the weather usually like in Alida?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
Januarycoldest month · -4°F average low
27.6 inprecipitation per year · 700 mm
51.6 insnowfall per year · 131 cm

Average high and low temperature (°F)

Average precipitation (inches)

Best time to visit Alida: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ITASCA UNIV OF MINN, MN US (USC00214106), adjusted for the elevation of Alida.

Alida weather month by month

January

17° -4°F

0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow

February

23° -2°F

0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow

March

36° 12°F

1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow

April

51° 26°F

2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow

May

65° 39°F

3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

June

74° 51°F

4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days

July

79° 55°F

3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days

August

77° 53°F

3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days

September

68° 44°F

3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days

October

52° 33°F

2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

November

35° 19°F

1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.1 in of snow

December

22° 5°F

1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Alida through the year

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
January	8:01 AM	4:59 PM	8 h 57 min
February	7:23 AM	5:46 PM	10 h 22 min
March	7:31 AM	7:27 PM	11 h 56 min
April	6:30 AM	8:11 PM	13 h 41 min
May	5:41 AM	8:52 PM	15 h 10 min
June	5:21 AM	9:21 PM	15 h 59 min
July	5:38 AM	9:15 PM	15 h 37 min
August	6:16 AM	8:34 PM	14 h 18 min
September	6:57 AM	7:34 PM	12 h 37 min
October	7:38 AM	6:34 PM	10 h 56 min
November	7:24 AM	4:46 PM	9 h 22 min
December	7:59 AM	4:32 PM	8 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Alida?

Alida has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -4°F (-20°C).

It gets about 27.6 inches (700 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Alida 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 Alida

The closest live webcam is Solway: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 99.7): U.S.2 - MP 99.7) View 1, 10.2 miles N of Alida.

Solway: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 99.7): U.S.2 - MP 99.7) View 1Solway · 10.2 mi NOn Windy

WiltonWilton · 20.2 mi NEOn Windy

Lengby: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 75.7): U.S.2 - MP 75.7) View 1Lengby · 22.6 mi NWOn Windy

Park Rapids › EastPark Rapids · 29.0 mi SEOn Windy

Island Lake: MN 89: T.H.89 (Red Lake - MP 19.13): T.H.89 (Red Lake - MP 19.13) View 1Island Lake · 29.2 mi NOn Windy

Cass Lake › South-west: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 131): U.S.2 - MP 131) View 1Cass Lake · 30.3 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alida.

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Questions about Alida

Where is Alida, MN?

Alida is an unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Minnesota, 10.2 miles N of Shevlin.

What county is Alida in?

Alida is in Clearwater County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Alida, MN?

The ZIP code for Alida is 56678.

What is the nearest town to Alida?

Shevlin, 10.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Alida?

Yes. The closest is Solway: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 99.7): U.S.2 - MP 99.7) View 1, 10.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Alida?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Alida?

January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).

How much does it rain in Alida?

About 27.6 inches (700 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Alida?

Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Alida?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Alida have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

Last updated: November 15, 2026