Dale, MN
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Minnesota
Dale is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Minnesota. It is 5.2 miles W of Hawley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56554.
Dale at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 56554
- Nearest town
- Hawley (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.9053, -96.2194
Weather in Dale now
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Dale weather by the hour
Dale weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dale.
This week in Dale
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dale
What is the weather usually like in Dale?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -4°F average low
- 29.5 inprecipitation per year · 748 mm
- 47.6 insnowfall per year · 121 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dale: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DETROIT LAKES 1 NNE, MN US (USC00212142), adjusted for the elevation of Dale.
Dale weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dale through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:39 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 8:01 AM | 4:38 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dale?
Dale 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 -4°F (-20°C).
It gets about 29.5 inches (748 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dale 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 Dale
The closest live webcam is Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1, 5.5 miles E of Dale.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dale.
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Questions about Dale
Where is Dale, MN?
Dale is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Minnesota, 5.2 miles W of Hawley.
What county is Dale in?
Dale is in Clay County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Dale, MN?
The ZIP code for Dale is 56554.
What is the nearest town to Dale?
Hawley, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dale?
Yes. The closest is Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dale?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Dale?
January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Dale?
About 29.5 inches (748 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dale?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dale?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dale have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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