Fossum, MN

Unincorporated community in Norman County, Minnesota

Fossum is a small unincorporated community in Norman County, Minnesota. It is 4.2 miles W of Twin Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56584.

Fossum at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Norman County
ZIP code
56584
Nearest town
Twin Valley (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.2386, -96.1758

Weather in Fossum now

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Fossum weather by the hour

Fossum weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fossum

What is the weather usually like in Fossum?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-8°15°38°60°83°15°-3°Jan21°2°Feb34°15°Mar52°30°Apr66°43°May74°53°Jun78°58°Jul78°55°Aug69°47°Sep53°34°Oct34°20°Nov22°6°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.7"Feb1.1"Mar1.7"Apr3.1"May4.7"Jun3.8"Jul3.4"Aug2.8"Sep2.3"Oct1.0"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAHNOMEN, MN US (USC00215012), adjusted for the elevation of Fossum.

Fossum weather month by month

January
15° -3°F
0.8 in of rain
February
21° 2°F
0.7 in of rain
March
34° 15°F
1.1 in of rain
April
52° 30°F
1.7 in of rain
May
66° 43°F
3.1 in of rain
June
74° 53°F
4.7 in of rain
July
78° 58°F
3.8 in of rain
August
78° 55°F
3.4 in of rain
September
69° 47°F
2.8 in of rain
October
53° 34°F
2.3 in of rain
November
34° 20°F
1.0 in of rain
December
22° 6°F
1.1 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Fossum through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:04 AM5:03 PM8 h 58 min
February7:27 AM5:50 PM10 h 22 min
March7:35 AM7:31 PM11 h 56 min
April6:34 AM8:15 PM13 h 41 min
May5:46 AM8:55 PM15 h 9 min
June5:26 AM9:24 PM15 h 58 min
July5:42 AM9:18 PM15 h 36 min
August6:20 AM8:38 PM14 h 17 min
September7:01 AM7:38 PM12 h 37 min
October7:41 AM6:38 PM10 h 56 min
November7:27 AM4:51 PM9 h 23 min
December8:02 AM4:36 PM8 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Fossum?

Fossum has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -3°F (-19°C).

It gets about 26.4 inches (671 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Fossum 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 Fossum

The closest live webcam is Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1, 25.2 miles S of Fossum.

Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1Lake Park · 25.2 mi SOn Windy
Hendrum: MN 200: T.H.200 (Halstad - MP 9): T.H.200 (Halstad - MP 9) View 1Hendrum · 26.4 mi WOn Windy
Beltrami: MN 9: T.H.9 - MP 212.5): T.H.9 - MP 212.5) View 1Beltrami · 28.4 mi NWOn Windy
Lengby: US 2: U.S.2 - MP 75.7): U.S.2 - MP 75.7) View 1Lengby · 31.2 mi NEOn Windy
Sabin: I-94: I-94 WB @ 50th StSabin · 35.3 mi SWOn Windy
Watts: I-94: I-94 (Dilworth - MP 5): I-94 (Dilworth - MP 5) View 1Watts · 35.6 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Fossum

Where is Fossum, MN?

Fossum is an unincorporated community in Norman County, Minnesota, 4.2 miles W of Twin Valley.

What county is Fossum in?

Fossum is in Norman County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Fossum, MN?

The ZIP code for Fossum is 56584.

What is the nearest town to Fossum?

Twin Valley, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Fossum?

Yes. The closest is Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1, 25.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Fossum?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Fossum?

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

How much does it rain in Fossum?

About 26.4 inches (671 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Fossum?

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

When is the best time to visit Fossum?

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

What climate does Fossum have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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