Luce, MN

Unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Luce is a small unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It is 5.3 miles SE of Perham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56573.

Luce at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Otter Tail County
ZIP code
56573
Nearest town
Perham (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.6578, -95.6525

Weather in Luce now

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Luce weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Luce

What is the weather usually like in Luce?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-7°15°38°60°82°17°-2°Jan21°2°Feb34°16°Mar50°30°Apr64°44°May73°54°Jun77°59°Jul75°57°Aug67°48°Sep52°35°Oct35°20°Nov22°7°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.7"Feb1.0"Mar2.0"Apr3.7"May4.9"Jun4.4"Jul3.3"Aug3.6"Sep2.8"Oct1.4"Nov1.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DETROIT LAKES 12E, MN US (USC00212146), adjusted for the elevation of Luce.

Luce weather month by month

January
17° -2°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
February
21° 2°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
March
34° 16°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
April
50° 30°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
May
64° 44°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
73° 54°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
77° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
75° 57°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
67° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
52° 35°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
November
35° 20°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
December
22° 7°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Luce through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:00 AM5:03 PM9 h 2 min
February7:24 AM5:49 PM10 h 24 min
March7:33 AM7:29 PM11 h 56 min
April6:33 AM8:12 PM13 h 39 min
May5:46 AM8:51 PM15 h 5 min
June5:26 AM9:19 PM15 h 53 min
July5:42 AM9:14 PM15 h 31 min
August6:19 AM8:34 PM14 h 15 min
September6:59 AM7:36 PM12 h 36 min
October7:39 AM6:37 PM10 h 58 min
November7:23 AM4:50 PM9 h 27 min
December7:58 AM4:37 PM8 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Luce?

Luce has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).

It gets about 29.5 inches (748 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Luce 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 Luce

The closest live webcam is Frazee: US 10: T.H.10 - MP 55.2): T.H.10 - MP 55.2) View 1, 3.8 miles NW of Luce.

Frazee: US 10: T.H.10 - MP 55.2): T.H.10 - MP 55.2) View 1Frazee · 3.8 mi NWOn Windy
Otter Tail Township: MN 78: T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34): T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34) View 1Otter Tail Township · 17.7 mi SOn Windy
Pine Point: MN 225: T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0): T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0) View 1unknown · 25.7 mi NEOn Windy
Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1Lake Park · 26.5 mi NWOn Windy
Wadena: US 10: T.H.10 @ T.H.71Wadena · 28.7 mi SEOn Windy
Rothsay › South: I-94: I-94 EB W of Co Rd 11 (94-36.86)Rothsay · 32.2 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Luce

Where is Luce, MN?

Luce is an unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, 5.3 miles SE of Perham.

What county is Luce in?

Luce is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Luce, MN?

The ZIP code for Luce is 56573.

What is the nearest town to Luce?

Perham, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Luce?

Yes. The closest is Frazee: US 10: T.H.10 - MP 55.2): T.H.10 - MP 55.2) View 1, 3.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Luce?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Luce?

January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).

How much does it rain in Luce?

About 29.5 inches (748 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Luce?

Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Luce?

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

What climate does Luce have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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