Dakota Junction, MN
Unincorporated community in Pennington County, Minnesota
Dakota Junction is a small unincorporated community in Pennington County, Minnesota. It is 3.4 miles S of Thief River Falls, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56701.
Dakota Junction at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Pennington County
- ZIP code
- 56701
- Nearest town
- Thief River Falls (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 48.1589, -96.1942
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Dakota Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dakota Junction.
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What is the weather usually like in Dakota Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -3°F average low
- 24.4 inprecipitation per year · 620 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dakota Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THIEF RVR FALLS 2, MN US (USC00218247), adjusted for the elevation of Dakota Junction.
Dakota Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dakota Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:00 PM | 8 h 52 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 9:28 PM | 16 h 6 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:37 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| November | 7:30 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| December | 8:06 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dakota Junction?
Dakota Junction has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -3°F (-19°C).
It gets about 24.4 inches (620 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dakota Junction 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 Dakota Junction
The closest live webcam is Dakota Junction: US 59: U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4): U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4) View 1, 1.4 miles NW of Dakota Junction.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dakota Junction.
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Questions about Dakota Junction
Where is Dakota Junction, MN?
Dakota Junction is an unincorporated community in Pennington County, Minnesota, 3.4 miles S of Thief River Falls.
What county is Dakota Junction in?
Dakota Junction is in Pennington County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Dakota Junction, MN?
The ZIP code for Dakota Junction is 56701.
What is the nearest town to Dakota Junction?
Thief River Falls, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dakota Junction?
Yes. The closest is Dakota Junction: US 59: U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4): U.S.59 (Thief River F - MP 363.4) View 1, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dakota Junction?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dakota Junction?
January, with an average low of -3°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Dakota Junction?
About 24.4 inches (620 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dakota Junction?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dakota Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dakota Junction have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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