Louriston, MN

Unincorporated community in Swift County, Minnesota

Louriston is a small unincorporated community in Swift County, Minnesota. It is 9.3 miles NE of Kerkhoven, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56222.

Louriston at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Swift County
ZIP code
56222
Nearest town
Kerkhoven (9.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.0944, -95.4517

Weather in Louriston now

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Louriston weather by the hour

Louriston weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Louriston.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Louriston

What is the weather usually like in Louriston?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-4°19°42°65°88°21°1°Jan26°5°Feb39°18°Mar56°33°Apr69°46°May79°57°Jun83°61°Jul81°58°Aug74°49°Sep58°35°Oct41°22°Nov26°8°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.8"Feb1.5"Mar2.6"Apr3.3"May4.1"Jun4.0"Jul3.8"Aug2.8"Sep2.4"Oct1.2"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Louriston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENSON, MN US (USC00210667), adjusted for the elevation of Louriston.

Louriston weather month by month

January
21° 1°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
February
26° 5°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.5 in of snow
March
39° 18°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
April
56° 33°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
May
69° 46°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
79° 57°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 61°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
81° 58°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 49°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
58° 35°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
41° 22°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
December
26° 8°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Louriston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:54 AM5:07 PM9 h 13 min
February7:20 AM5:51 PM10 h 30 min
March7:32 AM7:29 PM11 h 57 min
April6:34 AM8:08 PM13 h 34 min
May5:50 AM8:46 PM14 h 55 min
June5:32 AM9:12 PM15 h 40 min
July5:47 AM9:07 PM15 h 20 min
August6:22 AM8:30 PM14 h 7 min
September6:59 AM7:34 PM12 h 35 min
October7:36 AM6:38 PM11 h 1 min
November7:18 AM4:54 PM9 h 35 min
December7:51 AM4:42 PM8 h 50 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Louriston?

Louriston has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).

It gets about 28.1 inches (714 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Louriston 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 Louriston

The closest live webcam is Clara City: MN 7: T.H.7 - MP 89): T.H.7 - MP 89) View 1, 10.3 miles S of Louriston.

Clara City: MN 7: T.H.7 - MP 89): T.H.7 - MP 89) View 1Clara City · 10.3 mi SOn Windy
Holloway: US 12: U.S.12 - MP 27.0): U.S.12 - MP 27.0) View 1Holloway · 25.9 mi NWOn Windy
Dawson: US 212: T.H.212 - MP 24.1): T.H.212 - MP 24.1) View 1Dawson · 27.2 mi SWOn Windy
Starbuck: MN 29: T.H.29 - MP 46): T.H.29 - MP 46) View 1Starbuck · 27.7 mi NOn Windy
Hanley Falls › South: MN 23: T.H.23 - MP 94): T.H.23 - MP 94) View 1Hanley Falls · 28.9 mi SOn Windy
Gennessee Township: US 12: U.S.12 (Atwater - MP 85.4): U.S.12 (Atwater - MP 85.4) View 1Gennessee Township · 31.3 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Louriston.

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Questions about Louriston

Where is Louriston, MN?

Louriston is an unincorporated community in Swift County, Minnesota, 9.3 miles NE of Kerkhoven.

What county is Louriston in?

Louriston is in Swift County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Louriston, MN?

The ZIP code for Louriston is 56222.

What is the nearest town to Louriston?

Kerkhoven, 9.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Louriston?

Yes. The closest is Clara City: MN 7: T.H.7 - MP 89): T.H.7 - MP 89) View 1, 10.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Louriston?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Louriston?

January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Louriston?

About 28.1 inches (714 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Louriston?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Louriston?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Louriston have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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