Leader, MN
Unincorporated community in Wadena County, Minnesota
Leader is a small unincorporated community in Wadena County, Minnesota. It is 12.9 miles NW of Nimrod, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56466.
Leader at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Wadena County
- ZIP code
- 56466
- Nearest town
- Nimrod (12.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.5286, -94.6547
Weather in Leader now
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Leader weather by the hour
Leader weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leader.
This week in Leader
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leader
What is the weather usually like in Leader?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -1°F average low
- 27.1 inprecipitation per year · 688 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leader: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GULL LAKE DAM, MN US (USC00213411), adjusted for the elevation of Leader.
Leader weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leader through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:33 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Leader?
Leader has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -1°F (-18°C).
It gets about 27.1 inches (688 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Leader 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 Leader
The closest live webcam is Motley › North-west: MN 210: T.H.210 - MP 101.0): T.H.210 - MP 101.0) View 1, 12.8 miles S of Leader.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Leader.
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Questions about Leader
Where is Leader, MN?
Leader is an unincorporated community in Wadena County, Minnesota, 12.9 miles NW of Nimrod.
What county is Leader in?
Leader is in Wadena County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Leader, MN?
The ZIP code for Leader is 56466.
What is the nearest town to Leader?
Nimrod, 12.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leader?
Yes. The closest is Motley › North-west: MN 210: T.H.210 - MP 101.0): T.H.210 - MP 101.0) View 1, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leader?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Leader?
January, with an average low of -1°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Leader?
About 27.1 inches (688 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Leader?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Leader?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leader have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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