Nansen, MN

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Nansen is a small unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It is 6.0 miles SW of Kenyon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55018.

Nansen at a glance

State: Minnesota
County: Goodhue County
ZIP code: 55018
Nearest town: Kenyon (6.0 mi)
Time zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 44.3503, -92.9317

Weather in Nansen now

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Nansen weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nansen

What is the weather usually like in Nansen?

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

Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
35.2 inprecipitation per year · 894 mm
43.5 insnowfall per year · 110 cm

Average high and low temperature (°F)

Average precipitation (inches)

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ZUMBROTA, MN US (USC00219249), adjusted for the elevation of Nansen.

Nansen weather month by month

January

23° 4°F

1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.5 in of snow

February

27° 7°F

1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow

March

40° 21°F

1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow

April

55° 33°F

3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow

May

67° 46°F

4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow

June

77° 56°F

5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days

July

81° 60°F

4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

August

79° 58°F

4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

September

72° 49°F

3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

October

59° 36°F

2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow

November

42° 24°F

1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

December

28° 12°F

1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Nansen through the year

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
January	7:42 AM	5:00 PM	9 h 17 min
February	7:09 AM	5:42 PM	10 h 32 min
March	7:21 AM	7:19 PM	11 h 57 min
April	6:25 AM	7:57 PM	13 h 31 min
May	5:42 AM	8:33 PM	14 h 51 min
June	5:25 AM	8:59 PM	15 h 34 min
July	5:40 AM	8:55 PM	15 h 14 min
August	6:13 AM	8:18 PM	14 h 4 min
September	6:49 AM	7:23 PM	12 h 34 min
October	7:25 AM	6:29 PM	11 h 3 min
November	7:06 AM	4:46 PM	9 h 39 min
December	7:39 AM	4:34 PM	8 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Nansen?

Nansen has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 35.2 inches (894 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Nansen 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 Nansen

The closest live webcam is Wastedo › South: US 52: T.H.52 NB N of 90th Ave (MP 90), 5.5 miles NE of Nansen.

Wastedo › South: US 52: T.H.52 NB N of 90th Ave (MP 90)Wastedo · 5.5 mi NEOn Windy

Wastedo › South-west: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ C.S.A.H.9 (MP 89)Wastedo · 5.5 mi NEOn Windy

Wastedo: US 52: U.S.52 (Cannon Falls - MP 90): U.S.52 (Cannon Falls - MP 90) View 1Wastedo · 5.5 mi NEOn Windy

Wastedo: US 52: T.H.52 NB N of Co Rd 1 (MP 91.8)Wastedo · 5.7 mi NEOn Windy

Wastedo › South-east: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ 100th Ave (MP 88)Wastedo · 5.7 mi NEOn Windy

Hader › South: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ 110th Ave (MP 87)Hader · 6.3 mi EOn Windy

Cannon Falls: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ Wagner Hill Way (MP 93)Cannon Falls · 6.5 mi NOn Windy

Hader › South-east: US 52: T.H.52 SB @ T.H.57 (Co Rd 8 - MP 86)Hader · 6.6 mi EOn Windy

Cannon Falls › South: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ Skunk Hollow Tr (MP 94)Cannon Falls · 7.2 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Nansen

Where is Nansen, MN?

Nansen is an unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota, 6.0 miles SW of Kenyon.

What county is Nansen in?

Nansen is in Goodhue County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Nansen, MN?

The ZIP code for Nansen is 55018.

What is the nearest town to Nansen?

Kenyon, 6.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Nansen?

Yes. The closest is Wastedo › South: US 52: T.H.52 NB N of 90th Ave (MP 90), 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Nansen?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Nansen?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Nansen?

About 35.2 inches (894 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Nansen?

Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Nansen?

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

What climate does Nansen have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

Last updated: November 15, 2026