Rapidan, MN
Unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Rapidan is a small unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It is 3.6 miles NE of Skyline, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56001.
Rapidan at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Blue Earth County
- ZIP code
- 56001
- Nearest town
- Skyline (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 44.0944, -94.0683
Weather in Rapidan now
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Rapidan weather by the hour
Rapidan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rapidan.
This week in Rapidan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rapidan
What is the weather usually like in Rapidan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 33.9 inprecipitation per year · 861 mm
- 38.7 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rapidan: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANKATO, MN US (USC00215073), adjusted for the elevation of Rapidan.
Rapidan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rapidan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rapidan?
Rapidan has a hot-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 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 33.9 inches (861 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rapidan 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 Rapidan
The closest live webcam is LeHillier: US 169: U.S.169 (Mankato - MP 52): U.S.169 (Mankato - MP 52) View 1, 4.5 miles N of Rapidan.
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Questions about Rapidan
Where is Rapidan, MN?
Rapidan is an unincorporated community in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, 3.6 miles NE of Skyline.
What county is Rapidan in?
Rapidan is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Rapidan, MN?
The ZIP code for Rapidan is 56001.
What is the nearest town to Rapidan?
Skyline, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rapidan?
Yes. The closest is LeHillier: US 169: U.S.169 (Mankato - MP 52): U.S.169 (Mankato - MP 52) View 1, 4.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rapidan?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rapidan?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Rapidan?
About 33.9 inches (861 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rapidan?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rapidan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rapidan have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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