Echols, MN

Unincorporated community in Watonwan County, Minnesota

Echols is a small unincorporated community in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It is 4.8 miles NE of St. James, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56081.

Echols at a glance

State: Minnesota
County: Watonwan County
ZIP code: 56081
Nearest town: St. James (4.8 mi)
Time zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 43.9239, -94.6747

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Echols weather for the next 7 days

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What is the weather usually like in Echols?

Dfa

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

Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
33.1 inprecipitation per year · 841 mm
50.3 insnowfall per year · 128 cm

Average high and low temperature (°F)

Average precipitation (inches)

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JAMES WWTP, MN US (USC00217326), adjusted for the elevation of Echols.

Echols weather month by month

January

24° 5°F

1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 10.8 in of snow

February

28° 10°F

0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow

March

40° 22°F

1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow

April

56° 35°F

3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow

May

69° 48°F

4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

June

80° 58°F

4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days

July

83° 62°F

4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

August

80° 59°F

3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

September

74° 51°F

3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days

October

60° 37°F

2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow

November

43° 25°F

1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow

December

29° 12°F

1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Echols through the year

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
January	7:48 AM	5:08 PM	9 h 20 min
February	7:15 AM	5:49 PM	10 h 34 min
March	7:28 AM	7:26 PM	11 h 57 min
April	6:33 AM	8:03 PM	13 h 30 min
May	5:50 AM	8:39 PM	14 h 48 min
June	5:33 AM	9:04 PM	15 h 31 min
July	5:48 AM	9:00 PM	15 h 11 min
August	6:21 AM	8:24 PM	14 h 3 min
September	6:56 AM	7:30 PM	12 h 33 min
October	7:32 AM	6:36 PM	11 h 4 min
November	7:12 AM	4:54 PM	9 h 42 min
December	7:44 AM	4:43 PM	8 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Echols?

Echols has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 33.1 inches (841 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Echols 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 Echols

The closest live webcam is Bingham Lake › East: MN 60: T.H.60 (Mountain Lake - MP 48.2): T.H.60 (Mountain Lake - MP 48.2) View 1, 16.2 miles W of Echols.

Bingham Lake › East: MN 60: T.H.60 (Mountain Lake - MP 48.2): T.H.60 (Mountain Lake - MP 48.2) View 1Bingham Lake · 16.2 mi WOn Windy

Welcome: I-90: I-90 E-W - MP 93.7): I-90 E-W - MP 93.7) View 1Welcome · 17.0 mi SOn Windy

Windom › South-west: Cottonwood County Court Administration - 10th StreetWindom · 22.3 mi WOn Windy

Jeffers: US 71: U.S.71 - MP 43): U.S.71 - MP 43) View 1Jeffers · 24.7 mi NWOn Windy

Cobden: US 14: U.S.14 (Springfield - MP 80.7): U.S.14 (Springfield - MP 80.7) View 1Cobden · 26.2 mi NWOn Windy

Courtland › North-west: US 14: U.S.14 EB W of 551st AveCourtland · 28.7 mi NEOn Windy

New Ulm Mobile Village: US 14: U.S.14 EB @ C.S.A.H.37New Ulm Mobile Village · 28.9 mi NEOn Windy

Lakefield › South: MN Public Works FacilityLakefield · 29.5 mi SWOn Windy

Lakefield › South: I-90: I-90 EB - MP 67): I-90 EB - MP 67) View 1Lakefield · 29.7 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Echols

Where is Echols, MN?

Echols is an unincorporated community in Watonwan County, Minnesota, 4.8 miles NE of St. James.

What county is Echols in?

Echols is in Watonwan County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Echols, MN?

The ZIP code for Echols is 56081.

What is the nearest town to Echols?

St. James, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Echols?

Yes. The closest is Bingham Lake › East: MN 60: T.H.60 (Mountain Lake - MP 48.2): T.H.60 (Mountain Lake - MP 48.2) View 1, 16.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Echols?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Echols?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Echols?

About 33.1 inches (841 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Echols?

Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Echols?

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

What climate does Echols have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

Last updated: November 15, 2026