Knife River, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knife River.
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What is the weather usually like in Knife River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 31.7 inprecipitation per year · 806 mm
- 61.0 insnowfall per year · 155 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knife River: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TWO HARBORS, MN US (USC00218419), adjusted for the elevation of Knife River.
Knife River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knife River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Knife River?
Knife River has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 31.7 inches (806 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 61 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Knife River is June to September. At 636 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Knife River
What is the hottest month in Knife River?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Knife River?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Knife River?
About 31.7 inches (806 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Knife River?
Yes, about 61 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Knife River?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knife River have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Knife River in November?
Highs average 40°F and lows 26°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Knife River?
Around 7:09 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Knife River weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Knife River.
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