Ransom, MN
Unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota
Ransom is a small unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota. It is 5.2 miles N of Rushmore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56168.
Ransom at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Nobles County
- ZIP code
- 56168
- Nearest town
- Rushmore (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.5439, -95.7939
Weather in Ransom now
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Ransom weather by the hour
Ransom weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ransom.
This week in Ransom
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ransom
What is the weather usually like in Ransom?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 30.2 inprecipitation per year · 768 mm
- 41.5 insnowfall per year · 105 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ransom: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIBLEY, IA US (USC00137664), adjusted for the elevation of Ransom.
Ransom weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ransom through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ransom?
Ransom has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 30.2 inches (768 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ransom 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 Ransom
The closest live webcam is Rushmore › North: I-90: I-90 EB - MP 35): I-90 EB - MP 35) View 1, 6.6 miles N of Ransom.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ransom.
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Questions about Ransom
Where is Ransom, MN?
Ransom is an unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota, 5.2 miles N of Rushmore.
What county is Ransom in?
Ransom is in Nobles County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Ransom, MN?
The ZIP code for Ransom is 56168.
What is the nearest town to Ransom?
Rushmore, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ransom?
Yes. The closest is Rushmore › North: I-90: I-90 EB - MP 35): I-90 EB - MP 35) View 1, 6.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ransom?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ransom?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Ransom?
About 30.2 inches (768 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ransom?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ransom?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ransom have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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