Kerns, MN
Unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota
Kerns is a small unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It is 3.9 miles SE of North Mankato, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56003.
Kerns at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Nicollet County
- ZIP code
- 56003
- Nearest town
- North Mankato (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 44.2111, -94.1097
Weather in Kerns now
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Kerns weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kerns.
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What is the weather usually like in Kerns?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 33.9 inprecipitation per year · 861 mm
- 38.7 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kerns: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANKATO, MN US (USC00215073), adjusted for the elevation of Kerns.
Kerns weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kerns through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:39 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kerns?
Kerns has a hot-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 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 33.9 inches (861 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kerns 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 Kerns
The closest live webcam is Avalon › South-east: US 14: U.S.14 EB W of C.S.A.H.41, 2.0 miles SE of Kerns.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kerns.
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Questions about Kerns
Where is Kerns, MN?
Kerns is an unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota, 3.9 miles SE of North Mankato.
What county is Kerns in?
Kerns is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Kerns, MN?
The ZIP code for Kerns is 56003.
What is the nearest town to Kerns?
North Mankato, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kerns?
Yes. The closest is Avalon › South-east: US 14: U.S.14 EB W of C.S.A.H.41, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kerns?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Kerns?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Kerns?
About 33.9 inches (861 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Kerns?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kerns?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kerns have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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