Dorset, MN

Unincorporated community in Hubbard County, Minnesota

Dorset is a small unincorporated community in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It is 5.2 miles E of Nevis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56467.

Dorset at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Hubbard County
ZIP code
56467
Nearest town
Nevis (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.9564, -94.9522

Weather in Dorset now

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Dorset weather by the hour

Dorset weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Dorset

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorset

What is the weather usually like in Dorset?

Dwb
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-8°15°39°62°85°18°-3°Jan24°1°Feb37°16°Mar53°29°Apr67°42°May76°53°Jun80°57°Jul79°55°Aug69°46°Sep54°33°Oct36°19°Nov23°5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb1.0"Mar1.7"Apr3.1"May4.1"Jun3.9"Jul2.8"Aug2.7"Sep2.4"Oct0.8"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PARK RAPIDS MUNI AP, MN US (USW00094967), adjusted for the elevation of Dorset.

Dorset weather month by month

January
18° -3°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
24° 1°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
37° 16°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
53° 29°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
67° 42°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
76° 53°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
80° 57°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 55°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
69° 46°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
54° 33°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
36° 19°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
23° 5°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dorset through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:58 AM4:59 PM9 h 0 min
February7:21 AM5:45 PM10 h 23 min
March7:30 AM7:26 PM11 h 56 min
April6:29 AM8:09 PM13 h 40 min
May5:42 AM8:50 PM15 h 7 min
June5:22 AM9:18 PM15 h 55 min
July5:38 AM9:12 PM15 h 34 min
August6:16 AM8:32 PM14 h 16 min
September6:56 AM7:33 PM12 h 36 min
October7:36 AM6:34 PM10 h 57 min
November7:21 AM4:47 PM9 h 25 min
December7:56 AM4:33 PM8 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Dorset?

Dorset has a monsoon-influenced warm-summer 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 23.9 inches (606 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Dorset 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 Dorset

The closest live webcam is Park Rapids › East, 3.4 miles NW of Dorset.

Park Rapids › EastPark Rapids · 3.4 mi NWOn Windy
Chamberlain › North: MN 64: T.H.64 - MP 42): T.H.64 - MP 42) View 1Chamberlain · 11.3 mi EOn Windy
Pine Point: MN 225: T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0): T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0) View 1unknown · 15.1 mi WOn Windy
Cass Lake › South-west: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 131): U.S.2 - MP 131) View 1Cass Lake · 33.9 mi NEOn Windy
Longville: MN 200: T.H.200 - MP 144.0): T.H.200 - MP 144.0) View 1Longville · 35.4 mi EOn Windy
Wadena: US 10: T.H.10 @ T.H.71Wadena · 36.6 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorset.

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Questions about Dorset

Where is Dorset, MN?

Dorset is an unincorporated community in Hubbard County, Minnesota, 5.2 miles E of Nevis.

What county is Dorset in?

Dorset is in Hubbard County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Dorset, MN?

The ZIP code for Dorset is 56467.

What is the nearest town to Dorset?

Nevis, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dorset?

Yes. The closest is Park Rapids › East, 3.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dorset?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Dorset?

January, with an average low of -3°F (-19°C).

How much does it rain in Dorset?

About 23.9 inches (606 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Dorset?

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

When is the best time to visit Dorset?

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

What climate does Dorset have?

Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).

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