Ponsford, MN

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Ponsford is a small unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota. It is 1.3 miles NW of Pine Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56570.

Ponsford at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Becker County
ZIP code
56570
Nearest town
Pine Point (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.9700, -95.3836

Weather in Ponsford now

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Ponsford weather by the hour

Ponsford weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponsford

What is the weather usually like in Ponsford?

Dwb
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-9°14°38°61°84°18°-4°Jan23°-1°Feb37°15°Mar52°30°Apr66°44°May75°55°Jun79°60°Jul78°57°Aug70°48°Sep54°35°Oct38°21°Nov24°6°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb1.0"Mar1.7"Apr3.1"May4.1"Jun3.9"Jul2.8"Aug2.7"Sep2.4"Oct0.8"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAMARAC WILDLIFE RE, MN US (USC00218191), adjusted for the elevation of Ponsford.

Ponsford weather month by month

January
18° -4°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
23° -1°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
37° 15°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
52° 30°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
66° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
75° 55°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
79° 60°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
78° 57°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
70° 48°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
54° 35°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
38° 21°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
24° 6°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ponsford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:00 AM5:01 PM9 h 0 min
February7:23 AM5:47 PM10 h 23 min
March7:32 AM7:28 PM11 h 56 min
April6:31 AM8:11 PM13 h 40 min
May5:43 AM8:51 PM15 h 7 min
June5:24 AM9:20 PM15 h 56 min
July5:40 AM9:14 PM15 h 34 min
August6:17 AM8:34 PM14 h 16 min
September6:58 AM7:35 PM12 h 37 min
October7:38 AM6:36 PM10 h 57 min
November7:23 AM4:48 PM9 h 25 min
December7:58 AM4:34 PM8 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Ponsford?

Ponsford has a monsoon-influenced warm-summer 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 23.9 inches (606 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Ponsford 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 Ponsford

The closest live webcam is Pine Point: MN 225: T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0): T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0) View 1, 6.4 miles SE of Ponsford.

Pine Point: MN 225: T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0): T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0) View 1unknown · 6.4 mi SEOn Windy
Park Rapids › EastPark Rapids · 18.5 mi EOn Windy
Frazee: US 10: T.H.10 - MP 55.2): T.H.10 - MP 55.2) View 1Frazee · 23.3 mi SWOn Windy
Chamberlain › North: MN 64: T.H.64 - MP 42): T.H.64 - MP 42) View 1Chamberlain · 31.4 mi EOn Windy
Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1Lake Park · 34.9 mi WOn Windy
Wadena: US 10: T.H.10 @ T.H.71Wadena · 38.3 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ponsford

Where is Ponsford, MN?

Ponsford is an unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota, 1.3 miles NW of Pine Point.

What county is Ponsford in?

Ponsford is in Becker County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Ponsford, MN?

The ZIP code for Ponsford is 56570.

What is the nearest town to Ponsford?

Pine Point, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ponsford?

Yes. The closest is Pine Point: MN 225: T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0): T.H.34 (Osage - MP 65.0) View 1, 6.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ponsford?

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

What is the coldest month in Ponsford?

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

How much does it rain in Ponsford?

About 23.9 inches (606 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Ponsford?

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

When is the best time to visit Ponsford?

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

What climate does Ponsford have?

Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).

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