Dotson, MN
Unincorporated community in Brown County, Minnesota
Dotson is a small unincorporated community in Brown County, Minnesota. It is 4.6 miles N of Springfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56087.
Dotson at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Brown County
- ZIP code
- 56087
- Nearest town
- Springfield (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 44.1719, -94.9944
Weather in Dotson now
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Dotson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dotson.
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What is the weather usually like in Dotson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 29.5 inprecipitation per year · 751 mm
- 42.3 insnowfall per year · 107 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dotson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPRINGFIELD 1 NW, MN US (USC00217907), adjusted for the elevation of Dotson.
Dotson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dotson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dotson?
Dotson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C).
It gets about 29.5 inches (751 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dotson 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 Dotson
The closest live webcam is Cobden: US 14: U.S.14 (Springfield - MP 80.7): U.S.14 (Springfield - MP 80.7) View 1, 8.3 miles NE of Dotson.
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Questions about Dotson
Where is Dotson, MN?
Dotson is an unincorporated community in Brown County, Minnesota, 4.6 miles N of Springfield.
What county is Dotson in?
Dotson is in Brown County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Dotson, MN?
The ZIP code for Dotson is 56087.
What is the nearest town to Dotson?
Springfield, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dotson?
Yes. The closest is Cobden: US 14: U.S.14 (Springfield - MP 80.7): U.S.14 (Springfield - MP 80.7) View 1, 8.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dotson?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dotson?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Dotson?
About 29.5 inches (751 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dotson?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dotson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dotson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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