Makinen, MN

Unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Makinen is a small unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 9.8 miles NW of Gilbert, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55734.

Makinen at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
St. Louis County
ZIP code
55734
Nearest town
Gilbert (9.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.3572, -92.3675

Weather in Makinen now

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Makinen weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Makinen

What is the weather usually like in Makinen?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-6°16°38°60°82°17°-1°Jan22°2°Feb35°14°Mar49°28°Apr63°41°May72°51°Jun77°56°Jul76°54°Aug66°45°Sep51°33°Oct35°20°Nov22°6°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.7"Feb1.2"Mar1.9"Apr3.0"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul3.5"Aug3.4"Sep2.6"Oct1.4"Nov1.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EVELETH WWTP, MN US (USC00212645), adjusted for the elevation of Makinen.

Makinen weather month by month

January
17° -1°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
22° 2°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
35° 14°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
49° 28°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
63° 41°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
72° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
77° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
76° 54°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
66° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
51° 33°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
35° 20°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
22° 6°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Makinen through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:49 AM4:47 PM8 h 57 min
February7:12 AM5:34 PM10 h 22 min
March7:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:00 PM13 h 41 min
May5:30 AM8:41 PM15 h 10 min
June5:10 AM9:09 PM15 h 59 min
July5:26 AM9:04 PM15 h 37 min
August6:04 AM8:23 PM14 h 18 min
September6:45 AM7:23 PM12 h 37 min
October7:26 AM6:23 PM10 h 56 min
November7:12 AM4:35 PM9 h 23 min
December7:48 AM4:21 PM8 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Makinen?

Makinen 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 -1°F (-19°C).

It gets about 27.6 inches (701 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Makinen 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 Makinen

The closest live webcam is Eveleth: US 53: T.H.53 NB S of Progress Park Pkwy, 10.8 miles NW of Makinen.

Eveleth: US 53: T.H.53 NB S of Progress Park PkwyEveleth · 10.8 mi NWOn Windy
Eveleth: US 53: T.H.53 SB N of Progress Park Pkwy (Co Rd 142)Eveleth · 11.4 mi NWOn Windy
Ellsburg Township: US 53: U.S.52 (Cotton - MP 42): U.S.52 (Cotton - MP 42) View 1Ellsburg Township · 11.6 mi SWOn Windy
Virginia: US 53: T.H.53 (S End) - BridgeVirginia · 13.1 mi NWOn Windy
Virginia › East: US 53: T.H.53 NB (N End) - BridgeVirginia · 13.2 mi NWOn Windy
Virginia › North-west: US 53: T.H.53 SB @ 12th Ave NBVirginia · 13.6 mi NWOn Windy
Virginia › South-east: US 169: T.H.53 SB @ T.H.169 WBVirginia · 14.4 mi NWOn Windy
Hibbing: US 169: U.S.169 (Michell Bridge - MP 343): U.S.169 (Michell Bridge - MP 343) View 1Hibbing · 25.1 mi WOn Windy
Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 SBHibbing · 25.3 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Makinen

Where is Makinen, MN?

Makinen is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, 9.8 miles NW of Gilbert.

What county is Makinen in?

Makinen is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Makinen, MN?

The ZIP code for Makinen is 55734.

What is the nearest town to Makinen?

Gilbert, 9.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Makinen?

Yes. The closest is Eveleth: US 53: T.H.53 NB S of Progress Park Pkwy, 10.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Makinen?

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

What is the coldest month in Makinen?

January, with an average low of -1°F (-19°C).

How much does it rain in Makinen?

About 27.6 inches (701 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Makinen?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Makinen?

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

What climate does Makinen have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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