Phelps, MN
Unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Phelps is a small unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It is 6.6 miles S of Underwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56586.
Phelps at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Otter Tail County
- ZIP code
- 56586
- Nearest town
- Underwood (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.3803, -95.8203
Weather in Phelps now
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Phelps weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Phelps.
This week in Phelps
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Phelps
What is the weather usually like in Phelps?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 28.2 inprecipitation per year · 716 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Phelps: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OTTERTAIL, MN US (USC00216276), adjusted for the elevation of Phelps.
Phelps weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Phelps through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 50 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:38 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:38 PM | 8 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Phelps?
Phelps 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 -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 28.2 inches (716 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Phelps 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 Phelps
The closest live webcam is Otter Tail Township: MN 78: T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34): T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34) View 1, 10.5 miles E of Phelps.
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Questions about Phelps
Where is Phelps, MN?
Phelps is an unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, 6.6 miles S of Underwood.
What county is Phelps in?
Phelps is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Phelps, MN?
The ZIP code for Phelps is 56586.
What is the nearest town to Phelps?
Underwood, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Phelps?
Yes. The closest is Otter Tail Township: MN 78: T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34): T.H.78 (Ottertail - MP 34) View 1, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Phelps?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Phelps?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Phelps?
About 28.2 inches (716 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Phelps?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Phelps?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Phelps have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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