Atkinson, MN
Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota
Atkinson is a small unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota. It is 5.4 miles SW of Mahtowa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55718.
Atkinson at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Carlton County
- ZIP code
- 55718
- Nearest town
- Mahtowa (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.6122, -92.5653
Weather in Atkinson now
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Atkinson weather by the hour
Atkinson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atkinson.
This week in Atkinson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atkinson
What is the weather usually like in Atkinson?
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 Atkinson: 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 Atkinson.
Atkinson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atkinson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:46 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 Atkinson?
Atkinson 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 Atkinson 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 Atkinson
The closest live webcam is Twin Lakes Township: I-35: I-35 (Atkinson Br - MP 231): I-35 (Atkinson Br - MP 231) View 1, 1.9 miles NE of Atkinson.
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Questions about Atkinson
Where is Atkinson, MN?
Atkinson is an unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota, 5.4 miles SW of Mahtowa.
What county is Atkinson in?
Atkinson is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Atkinson, MN?
The ZIP code for Atkinson is 55718.
What is the nearest town to Atkinson?
Mahtowa, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Atkinson?
Yes. The closest is Twin Lakes Township: I-35: I-35 (Atkinson Br - MP 231): I-35 (Atkinson Br - MP 231) View 1, 1.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Atkinson?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Atkinson?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Atkinson?
About 32.7 inches (830 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Atkinson?
Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Atkinson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atkinson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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