Oster, MN

Unincorporated community in McLeod County, Minnesota

Oster is a small unincorporated community in McLeod County, Minnesota. It is 3.7 miles SW of Winsted, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55395.

Oster at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
McLeod County
ZIP code
55395
Nearest town
Winsted (3.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.9800, -93.9819

Weather in Oster now

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Oster weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oster

What is the weather usually like in Oster?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°21°44°66°88°23°4°Jan28°7°Feb40°20°Mar56°33°Apr69°47°May78°57°Jun83°62°Jul80°59°Aug72°50°Sep58°37°Oct41°24°Nov28°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.8"Feb1.8"Mar2.9"Apr4.3"May5.1"Jun4.0"Jul4.4"Aug3.2"Sep2.6"Oct1.6"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELANO, MN US (USC00212088), adjusted for the elevation of Oster.

Oster weather month by month

January
23° 4°F
0.8 in of rain
February
28° 7°F
0.8 in of rain
March
40° 20°F
1.8 in of rain
April
56° 33°F
2.9 in of rain
May
69° 47°F
4.3 in of rain
June
78° 57°F
5.1 in of rain
July
83° 62°F
4.0 in of rain
August
80° 59°F
4.4 in of rain
September
72° 50°F
3.2 in of rain
October
58° 37°F
2.6 in of rain
November
41° 24°F
1.6 in of rain
December
28° 12°F
1.1 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Oster through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM5:02 PM9 h 13 min
February7:14 AM5:45 PM10 h 30 min
March7:26 AM7:23 PM11 h 57 min
April6:29 AM8:02 PM13 h 33 min
May5:44 AM8:39 PM14 h 55 min
June5:26 AM9:06 PM15 h 39 min
July5:42 AM9:01 PM15 h 19 min
August6:16 AM8:24 PM14 h 7 min
September6:53 AM7:28 PM12 h 34 min
October7:30 AM6:32 PM11 h 2 min
November7:12 AM4:48 PM9 h 36 min
December7:45 AM4:36 PM8 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Oster?

Oster has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 32.5 inches (825 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Oster 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 Oster

The closest live webcam is Hollywood Township: MN 7: T.H.7 (New Germany - MP 161): T.H.7 (New Germany - MP 161) View 1, 5.1 miles S of Oster.

Hollywood Township: MN 7: T.H.7 (New Germany - MP 161): T.H.7 (New Germany - MP 161) View 1Hollywood Township · 5.1 mi SOn Windy
Mayer › South: MN 25: T.H.7 - MP 167): T.H.7 - MP 167) View 1Mayer · 7.5 mi SEOn Windy
Winsted Township: MN 7: T.H.7 (Silver Lake - MP 155): T.H.7 (Silver Lake - MP 155) View 1Winsted Township · 8.4 mi SWOn Windy
Independence › West: US 12: U.S.12 EB E of County Line RdIndependence · 11.4 mi EOn Windy
Independence: US 12: U.S.12 WB @ Lake Haughey RdIndependence · 12.2 mi EOn Windy
Saint Bonifacius: MN 7: T.H.7 WB @ Main StSaint Bonifacius · 12.7 mi SEOn Windy
Independence › South-east: US 12: U.S.12 WB W of Lake Sarah RdIndependence · 13.1 mi EOn Windy
Waconia: MN 5: T.H.5 EB @ C.S.A.H.10Waconia · 13.3 mi SEOn Windy
Independence: Armstrong: US 12: U.S.12 WB W of Co Rd 90Independence · 14.4 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Oster

Where is Oster, MN?

Oster is an unincorporated community in McLeod County, Minnesota, 3.7 miles SW of Winsted.

What county is Oster in?

Oster is in McLeod County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Oster, MN?

The ZIP code for Oster is 55395.

What is the nearest town to Oster?

Winsted, 3.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Oster?

Yes. The closest is Hollywood Township: MN 7: T.H.7 (New Germany - MP 161): T.H.7 (New Germany - MP 161) View 1, 5.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Oster?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Oster?

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

How much does it rain in Oster?

About 32.5 inches (825 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Oster?

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

When is the best time to visit Oster?

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

What climate does Oster have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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