Basswood, MN
Unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Basswood is a small unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It is 4.7 miles NE of Richville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56576.
Basswood at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Otter Tail County
- ZIP code
- 56576
- Nearest town
- Richville (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.4556, -95.6931
Weather in Basswood now
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Basswood weather by the hour
Basswood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basswood.
This week in Basswood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basswood
What is the weather usually like in Basswood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 28.2 inprecipitation per year · 716 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Basswood: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OTTERTAIL, MN US (USC00216276), adjusted for the elevation of Basswood.
Basswood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basswood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:37 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| December | 7:57 AM | 4:38 PM | 8 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Basswood?
Basswood 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 -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 28.2 inches (716 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Basswood 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 Basswood
The closest live webcam is Otter Tail Township: MN 78: T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34): T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34) View 1, 5.6 miles SE of Basswood.
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Questions about Basswood
Where is Basswood, MN?
Basswood is an unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, 4.7 miles NE of Richville.
What county is Basswood in?
Basswood is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Basswood, MN?
The ZIP code for Basswood is 56576.
What is the nearest town to Basswood?
Richville, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Basswood?
Yes. The closest is Otter Tail Township: MN 78: T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34): T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34) View 1, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Basswood?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Basswood?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Basswood?
About 28.2 inches (716 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Basswood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Basswood?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basswood have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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