Leighton, MN
Unincorporated community in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Leighton is a small unincorporated community in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is 1.0 miles SW of Loretto, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55340.
Leighton at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Hennepin County
- ZIP code
- 55340
- Nearest town
- Loretto (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 45.0653, -93.6200
Weather in Leighton now
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Leighton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leighton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leighton
What is the weather usually like in Leighton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 30.5 inprecipitation per year · 776 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leighton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELANO, MN US (USC00212088), adjusted for the elevation of Leighton.
Leighton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leighton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:34 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Leighton?
Leighton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 30.5 inches (776 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Leighton 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 Leighton
The closest live webcam is Medina: MN 55: T.H.55 EB @ C.S.A.H.19, 0.8 miles W of Leighton.
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Questions about Leighton
Where is Leighton, MN?
Leighton is an unincorporated community in Hennepin County, Minnesota, 1.0 miles SW of Loretto.
What county is Leighton in?
Leighton is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Leighton, MN?
The ZIP code for Leighton is 55340.
What is the nearest town to Leighton?
Loretto, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leighton?
Yes. The closest is Medina: MN 55: T.H.55 EB @ C.S.A.H.19, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leighton?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Leighton?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Leighton?
About 30.5 inches (776 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Leighton?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leighton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leighton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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