Kost, MN
Unincorporated community in Chisago County, Minnesota
Kost is a small unincorporated community in Chisago County, Minnesota. It is 4.4 miles W of North Branch, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55056.
Kost at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Chisago County
- ZIP code
- 55056
- Nearest town
- North Branch (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 45.4919, -92.8678
Weather in Kost now
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Kost weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kost.
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What is the weather usually like in Kost?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 32.4 inprecipitation per year · 823 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kost: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILD RVR SP, MN US (USC00218986), adjusted for the elevation of Kost.
Kost weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kost through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:30 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kost?
Kost 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 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 32.4 inches (823 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Kost 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 Kost
The closest live webcam is North Branch: MN 95: I-35 NB @ T.H.95 (MP 147.8), 6.1 miles W of Kost.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kost.
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Questions about Kost
Where is Kost, MN?
Kost is an unincorporated community in Chisago County, Minnesota, 4.4 miles W of North Branch.
What county is Kost in?
Kost is in Chisago County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Kost, MN?
The ZIP code for Kost is 55056.
What is the nearest town to Kost?
North Branch, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kost?
Yes. The closest is North Branch: MN 95: I-35 NB @ T.H.95 (MP 147.8), 6.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kost?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Kost?
January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Kost?
About 32.4 inches (823 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Kost?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kost?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kost have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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