Butternut, MN
Unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Butternut is a small unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It is 5.7 miles E of Lake Crystal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56055.
Butternut at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Blue Earth County
- ZIP code
- 56055
- Nearest town
- Lake Crystal (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 44.1378, -94.3289
Weather in Butternut now
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Butternut weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Butternut.
This week in Butternut
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Butternut
What is the weather usually like in Butternut?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 32.8 inprecipitation per year · 834 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Butternut: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ULM 3SE, MN US (USC00215888), adjusted for the elevation of Butternut.
Butternut weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Butternut through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Butternut?
Butternut has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 32.8 inches (834 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Butternut 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 Butternut
The closest live webcam is Courtland › North-west: US 14: U.S.14 EB W of 551st Ave, 9.9 miles N of Butternut.
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Questions about Butternut
Where is Butternut, MN?
Butternut is an unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, 5.7 miles E of Lake Crystal.
What county is Butternut in?
Butternut is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Butternut, MN?
The ZIP code for Butternut is 56055.
What is the nearest town to Butternut?
Lake Crystal, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Butternut?
Yes. The closest is Courtland › North-west: US 14: U.S.14 EB W of 551st Ave, 9.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Butternut?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Butternut?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Butternut?
About 32.8 inches (834 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Butternut?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Butternut?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Butternut have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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