Ray, MN
Unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota
Ray is a small unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It is 15.0 miles NW of Ranier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56669.
Ray at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Koochiching County
- ZIP code
- 56669
- Nearest town
- Ranier (15.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 48.4108, -93.2103
Weather in Ray now
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Ray weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ray.
This week in Ray
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ray
What is the weather usually like in Ray?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -8°F average low
- 29.0 inprecipitation per year · 737 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ray: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KABETOGAMA, MN US (USC00214191), adjusted for the elevation of Ray.
Ray weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ray through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 50 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:18 PM | 16 h 9 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ray?
Ray has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -8°F (-22°C).
It gets about 29.0 inches (737 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Ray 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 Ray
The closest live webcam is Northwest Saint Louis: US 53: U.S.53 (Ash Lake - MP 129): U.S.53 (Ash Lake - MP 129) View 1, 13.7 miles SE of Ray.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ray.
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Questions about Ray
Where is Ray, MN?
Ray is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, 15.0 miles NW of Ranier.
What county is Ray in?
Ray is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Ray, MN?
The ZIP code for Ray is 56669.
What is the nearest town to Ray?
Ranier, 15.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ray?
Yes. The closest is Northwest Saint Louis: US 53: U.S.53 (Ash Lake - MP 129): U.S.53 (Ash Lake - MP 129) View 1, 13.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ray?
July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Ray?
January, with an average low of -8°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Ray?
About 29.0 inches (737 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ray?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ray?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ray have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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