Nelson, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Nelson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson.
This week in Nelson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson
What is the weather usually like in Nelson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 24.1 inprecipitation per year · 612 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEXANDRIA MUNI AP, MN US (USW00014910), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson.
Nelson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 7 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:38 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Nelson?
Nelson has a monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-16°C).
It gets about 24.1 inches (612 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Nelson is June to September. At 1,362 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Nelson
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson?
About 24.1 inches (612 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Nelson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson have?
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).
What is the weather like in Nelson in November?
Highs average 38°F and lows 23°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Nelson?
Around 7:19 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Nelson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Nelson.
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