Orleans, MN

Unincorporated community in Kittson County, Minnesota

Orleans is a small unincorporated community in Kittson County, Minnesota. It is 7.2 miles W of Humboldt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56731.

Orleans at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Kittson County
ZIP code
56731
Nearest town
Humboldt (7.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.9261, -96.9364

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Orleans weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orleans

What is the weather usually like in Orleans?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-9°14°38°61°84°13°-4°Jan18°0°Feb32°16°Mar50°30°Apr66°43°May76°54°Jun79°57°Jul79°56°Aug69°46°Sep52°33°Oct34°19°Nov19°5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar1.1"Apr3.0"May4.2"Jun3.5"Jul2.6"Aug2.6"Sep1.9"Oct0.9"Nov0.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HALLOCK, MN US (USC00213455), adjusted for the elevation of Orleans.

Orleans weather month by month

January
13° -4°F
0.5 in of rain
February
18° 0°F
0.5 in of rain
March
32° 16°F
0.7 in of rain
April
50° 30°F
1.1 in of rain
May
66° 43°F
3.0 in of rain
June
76° 54°F
4.2 in of rain
July
79° 57°F
3.5 in of rain
August
79° 56°F
2.6 in of rain
September
69° 46°F
2.6 in of rain
October
52° 33°F
1.9 in of rain
November
34° 19°F
0.9 in of rain
December
19° 5°F
0.8 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Orleans through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:13 AM5:00 PM8 h 46 min
February7:33 AM5:50 PM10 h 16 min
March7:38 AM7:34 PM11 h 55 min
April6:34 AM8:21 PM13 h 47 min
May5:43 AM9:04 PM15 h 21 min
June5:21 AM9:35 PM16 h 14 min
July5:38 AM9:28 PM15 h 50 min
August6:19 AM8:45 PM14 h 26 min
September7:03 AM7:42 PM12 h 39 min
October7:47 AM6:39 PM10 h 52 min
November7:35 AM4:49 PM9 h 13 min
December8:13 AM4:32 PM8 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Orleans?

Orleans has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -4°F (-20°C).

It gets about 22.3 inches (567 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Orleans 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 Orleans

The closest live webcam is Lancaster: US 59: U.S.59 - MP 421.9): U.S.59 - MP 421.9) View 1, 6.4 miles E of Orleans.

Lancaster: US 59: U.S.59 - MP 421.9): U.S.59 - MP 421.9) View 1Lancaster · 6.4 mi EOn Windy
Saint Vincent Junction: MN 171: T.H.171 (St. Vincent - MP 2): T.H.171 (St. Vincent - MP 2) View 1Saint Vincent Junction · 12.4 mi WOn Windy
Pembina: Route 29Pembina · 14.6 mi WOn Windy
Drayton: BowesmontDrayton · 19.7 mi SWOn Windy
Donaldson: MN 11: T.H.11 - MP 11): T.H.11 - MP 11) View 1Donaldson · 24.5 mi SOn Windy
Pelan: MN 11: T.H.11 (MP 37.7 (Karlstad)): T.H.11 (MP 37.7 (Karlstad)) View 1Pelan · 31.8 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Orleans

Where is Orleans, MN?

Orleans is an unincorporated community in Kittson County, Minnesota, 7.2 miles W of Humboldt.

What county is Orleans in?

Orleans is in Kittson County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Orleans, MN?

The ZIP code for Orleans is 56731.

What is the nearest town to Orleans?

Humboldt, 7.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Orleans?

Yes. The closest is Lancaster: US 59: U.S.59 - MP 421.9): U.S.59 - MP 421.9) View 1, 6.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Orleans?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Orleans?

January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).

How much does it rain in Orleans?

About 22.3 inches (567 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Orleans?

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

When is the best time to visit Orleans?

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

What climate does Orleans have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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