Bancroft, MN
Unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Bancroft is a small unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It is 3.3 miles S of Albert Lea, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56007.
Bancroft at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Freeborn County
- ZIP code
- 56007
- Nearest town
- Albert Lea (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.7017, -93.3550
Weather in Bancroft now
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Bancroft weather by the hour
Bancroft weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bancroft.
This week in Bancroft
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bancroft
What is the weather usually like in Bancroft?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 35.8 inprecipitation per year · 909 mm
- 39.5 insnowfall per year · 100 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bancroft: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBERT LEA 3SE, MN US (USC00210075), adjusted for the elevation of Bancroft.
Bancroft weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bancroft through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bancroft?
Bancroft has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 35.8 inches (909 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bancroft 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 Bancroft
The closest live webcam is Bancroft: I-35: I-35 SB (MP14.75), 1.8 miles E of Bancroft.
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Questions about Bancroft
Where is Bancroft, MN?
Bancroft is an unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota, 3.3 miles S of Albert Lea.
What county is Bancroft in?
Bancroft is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Bancroft, MN?
The ZIP code for Bancroft is 56007.
What is the nearest town to Bancroft?
Albert Lea, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bancroft?
Yes. The closest is Bancroft: I-35: I-35 SB (MP14.75), 1.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bancroft?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Bancroft?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Bancroft?
About 35.8 inches (909 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Bancroft?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bancroft?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bancroft have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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