Prairie Portage, MN

Unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Prairie Portage is a small unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 18.8 miles SW of Winton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55731.

Prairie Portage at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
St. Louis County
ZIP code
55731
Nearest town
Winton (18.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.0508, -91.4386

Weather in Prairie Portage now

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Prairie Portage weather by the hour

Prairie Portage weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Portage

What is the weather usually like in Prairie Portage?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-12°12°35°59°82°15°-7°Jan21°-4°Feb34°9°Mar47°24°Apr62°38°May72°50°Jun77°55°Jul75°53°Aug66°44°Sep50°32°Oct33°19°Nov20°2°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.8"Feb0.8"Mar2.0"Apr3.0"May3.7"Jun4.1"Jul3.5"Aug3.7"Sep2.8"Oct1.5"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELY 25E, MN US (USC00212555), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Portage.

Prairie Portage weather month by month

January
15° -7°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 15.7 in of snow
February
21° -4°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 14.1 in of snow
March
34° 9°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
April
47° 24°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
May
62° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
72° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
77° 55°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
75° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
66° 44°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
50° 32°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
November
33° 19°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.9 in of snow
December
20° 2°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 17.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Portage through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:41 PM8 h 53 min
February7:09 AM5:29 PM10 h 19 min
March7:16 AM7:12 PM11 h 56 min
April6:13 AM7:57 PM13 h 43 min
May5:24 AM8:39 PM15 h 15 min
June5:03 AM9:09 PM16 h 5 min
July5:20 AM9:03 PM15 h 42 min
August5:59 AM8:21 PM14 h 21 min
September6:41 AM7:19 PM12 h 38 min
October7:24 AM6:18 PM10 h 54 min
November7:10 AM4:29 PM9 h 18 min
December7:47 AM4:14 PM8 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Prairie Portage?

Prairie Portage has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -7°F (-22°C).

It gets about 28.0 inches (711 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 77 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Prairie Portage 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 Prairie Portage

The closest live webcam is Lake: Moose Lake, 5.9 miles SW of Prairie Portage.

Lake: Moose Lakeunknown · 5.9 mi SWOn Windy
ElyEly · 22.1 mi SWOn Windy
Ely › EastEly · 22.3 mi SWOn Windy
ElyEly · 23.2 mi SWOn Windy
Lake County › South: MN 1: T.H.1 (Stony River - MP 311.0): T.H.1 (Stony River - MP 311.0) View 1unknown · 27.1 mi SOn Windy
Robinson: MN 1: T.H.1 (Ely - MP 275): T.H.1 (Ely - MP 275) View 1Robinson · 31.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie Portage.

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Questions about Prairie Portage

Where is Prairie Portage, MN?

Prairie Portage is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, 18.8 miles SW of Winton.

What county is Prairie Portage in?

Prairie Portage is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Prairie Portage, MN?

The ZIP code for Prairie Portage is 55731.

What is the nearest town to Prairie Portage?

Winton, 18.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prairie Portage?

Yes. The closest is Lake: Moose Lake, 5.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prairie Portage?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Prairie Portage?

January, with an average low of -7°F (-22°C).

How much does it rain in Prairie Portage?

About 28.0 inches (711 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Prairie Portage?

Yes, about 77 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Prairie Portage?

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

What climate does Prairie Portage have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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