Otisco, MN

Unincorporated community in Waseca County, Minnesota

Otisco is a small unincorporated community in Waseca County, Minnesota. It is 5.9 miles S of New Richland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56072.

Otisco at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Waseca County
ZIP code
56072
Nearest town
New Richland (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.9786, -93.5019

Weather in Otisco now

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Otisco weather by the hour

Otisco weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Otisco

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Otisco

What is the weather usually like in Otisco?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°43°65°86°22°5°Jan26°9°Feb39°22°Mar55°35°Apr68°48°May78°59°Jun81°61°Jul79°59°Aug73°50°Sep59°37°Oct41°24°Nov28°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.3"Jan1.2"Feb2.3"Mar3.3"Apr4.5"May5.4"Jun4.9"Jul4.8"Aug4.1"Sep2.8"Oct1.9"Nov1.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASECA S RSCH & OUTREACH CTR, MN US (USC00218692), adjusted for the elevation of Otisco.

Otisco weather month by month

January
22° 5°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow
February
26° 9°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.8 in of snow
March
39° 22°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.0 in of snow
April
55° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
May
68° 48°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
78° 59°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
81° 61°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 59°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 50°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
59° 37°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
41° 24°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
December
28° 12°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Otisco through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM5:03 PM9 h 19 min
February7:11 AM5:45 PM10 h 34 min
March7:24 AM7:21 PM11 h 57 min
April6:28 AM7:59 PM13 h 30 min
May5:45 AM8:34 PM14 h 48 min
June5:28 AM9:00 PM15 h 31 min
July5:43 AM8:56 PM15 h 12 min
August6:16 AM8:20 PM14 h 3 min
September6:52 AM7:26 PM12 h 33 min
October7:27 AM6:31 PM11 h 4 min
November7:07 AM4:49 PM9 h 41 min
December7:40 AM4:38 PM8 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Otisco?

Otisco 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 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (963 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Otisco 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 Otisco

The closest live webcam is Woodville Township: US 14: U.S.14 (Waseca - MP 160): U.S.14 (Waseca - MP 160) View 1, 5.6 miles N of Otisco.

Woodville Township: US 14: U.S.14 (Waseca - MP 160): U.S.14 (Waseca - MP 160) View 1Woodville Township · 5.6 mi NOn Windy
River Point › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ 108th St SW (MP 31.2)River Point · 11.8 mi EOn Windy
River Point: I-35: I-35 SB S of 118th St SW (MP 30.1)River Point · 11.9 mi EOn Windy
Summit Township: I-35: I-35 (Hope): I-35 (Hope) View 1Summit Township · 11.9 mi EOn Windy
Hope: I-35: I-35 NB @ C.S.A.H.4 EB (MP 32.8)Hope · 12.1 mi EOn Windy
Hope › South: I-35: I-35 NB @ 81st St SW (MP 33.9)Hope · 12.3 mi EOn Windy
Saco: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 35 Straight River R A)Saco · 12.3 mi EOn Windy
Saco › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ C.S.A.H.31 WB (MP 36.4)Saco · 12.5 mi EOn Windy
Ellendale › South-west: I-35: I-35 NB @ 141st St SW (MP 27.9)Ellendale · 12.8 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Otisco

Where is Otisco, MN?

Otisco is an unincorporated community in Waseca County, Minnesota, 5.9 miles S of New Richland.

What county is Otisco in?

Otisco is in Waseca County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Otisco, MN?

The ZIP code for Otisco is 56072.

What is the nearest town to Otisco?

New Richland, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Otisco?

Yes. The closest is Woodville Township: US 14: U.S.14 (Waseca - MP 160): U.S.14 (Waseca - MP 160) View 1, 5.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Otisco?

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

What is the coldest month in Otisco?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Otisco?

About 37.9 inches (963 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Otisco?

Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Otisco?

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

What climate does Otisco have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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