Dora Lake, MN

Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota

Dora Lake is a small unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota. It is 9.3 miles SW of Squaw Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56680.

Dora Lake at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Itasca County
ZIP code
56680
Nearest town
Squaw Lake (9.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.7386, -94.0400

Weather in Dora Lake now

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Dora Lake weather by the hour

Dora Lake weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dora Lake.

This week in Dora Lake

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dora Lake

What is the weather usually like in Dora Lake?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-10°13°36°59°82°17°-5°Jan23°-2°Feb35°10°Mar49°26°Apr63°39°May72°51°Jun77°55°Jul76°52°Aug67°45°Sep52°34°Oct35°19°Nov22°4°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.6"Feb1.2"Mar1.8"Apr3.0"May4.2"Jun3.8"Jul3.2"Aug3.1"Sep2.7"Oct1.4"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Dora Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORTHOME 3S, MN US (USC00215989), adjusted for the elevation of Dora Lake.

Dora Lake weather month by month

January
17° -5°F
0.8 in of rain
February
23° -2°F
0.6 in of rain
March
35° 10°F
1.2 in of rain
April
49° 26°F
1.8 in of rain
May
63° 39°F
3.0 in of rain
June
72° 51°F
4.2 in of rain
July
77° 55°F
3.8 in of rain
August
76° 52°F
3.2 in of rain
September
67° 45°F
3.1 in of rain
October
52° 34°F
2.7 in of rain
November
35° 19°F
1.4 in of rain
December
22° 4°F
1.0 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Dora Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:57 AM4:53 PM8 h 55 min
February7:19 AM5:40 PM10 h 21 min
March7:26 AM7:23 PM11 h 56 min
April6:24 AM8:07 PM13 h 42 min
May5:35 AM8:49 PM15 h 13 min
June5:15 AM9:18 PM16 h 2 min
July5:32 AM9:12 PM15 h 40 min
August6:10 AM8:30 PM14 h 20 min
September6:52 AM7:30 PM12 h 37 min
October7:34 AM6:29 PM10 h 55 min
November7:20 AM4:41 PM9 h 20 min
December7:56 AM4:26 PM8 h 29 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Dora Lake?

Dora Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -5°F (-21°C).

It gets about 26.9 inches (683 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Dora Lake 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 Dora Lake

The closest live webcam is Squaw Lake: MN 46: T.H.46 - MP 25): T.H.46 - MP 25) View 1, 10.2 miles SW of Dora Lake.

Squaw Lake: MN 46: T.H.46 - MP 25): T.H.46 - MP 25) View 1Squaw Lake · 10.2 mi SWOn Windy
Marcell: MN 38: T.H.38 - MP 27.5): T.H.38 - MP 27.5) View 1Marcell · 20.0 mi SEOn Windy
Shooks: MN 1: T.H.1 - MP 146): T.H.1 - MP 146) View 1Shooks · 20.5 mi NWOn Windy
Effie › East: MN 1: T.H.1 - MP 194): T.H.1 - MP 194) View 1Effie · 26.7 mi EOn Windy
Big Falls › East: US 71: U.S.71 (Margie - MP 379): U.S.71 (Margie - MP 379) View 1Big Falls · 28.4 mi NOn Windy
Zemple › West: US 2: U.S.2 (Cohasset MP 174.3): U.S.2 (Cohasset MP 174.3) View 1Zemple · 34.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dora Lake.

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Questions about Dora Lake

Where is Dora Lake, MN?

Dora Lake is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, 9.3 miles SW of Squaw Lake.

What county is Dora Lake in?

Dora Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Dora Lake, MN?

The ZIP code for Dora Lake is 56680.

What is the nearest town to Dora Lake?

Squaw Lake, 9.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dora Lake?

Yes. The closest is Squaw Lake: MN 46: T.H.46 - MP 25): T.H.46 - MP 25) View 1, 10.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dora Lake?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Dora Lake?

January, with an average low of -5°F (-21°C).

How much does it rain in Dora Lake?

About 26.9 inches (683 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Dora Lake?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dora Lake?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dora Lake have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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