Reading, MN

Unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota

Reading is a small unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota. It is 7.0 miles NW of Wilmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56165.

Reading at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Nobles County
ZIP code
56165
Nearest town
Wilmont (7.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.7036, -95.7128

Weather in Reading now

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Reading weather by the hour

Reading weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Reading

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reading

What is the weather usually like in Reading?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°44°65°87°23°5°Jan27°10°Feb40°21°Mar55°33°Apr68°46°May78°57°Jun82°61°Jul79°58°Aug73°49°Sep59°36°Oct42°23°Nov28°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.8"Feb1.5"Mar3.1"Apr4.1"May5.2"Jun3.5"Jul3.9"Aug3.2"Sep2.4"Oct1.3"Nov0.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WORTHINGTON 2 NNE, MN US (USC00219170), adjusted for the elevation of Reading.

Reading weather month by month

January
23° 5°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
February
27° 10°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
March
40° 21°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
April
55° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
May
68° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
78° 57°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 61°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
73° 49°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
59° 36°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
November
42° 23°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
December
28° 12°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Reading through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM5:13 PM9 h 21 min
February7:19 AM5:54 PM10 h 35 min
March7:32 AM7:30 PM11 h 57 min
April6:37 AM8:07 PM13 h 29 min
May5:55 AM8:42 PM14 h 47 min
June5:38 AM9:08 PM15 h 29 min
July5:53 AM9:04 PM15 h 10 min
August6:26 AM8:28 PM14 h 2 min
September7:01 AM7:34 PM12 h 33 min
October7:36 AM6:41 PM11 h 4 min
November7:15 AM4:59 PM9 h 43 min
December7:48 AM4:48 PM9 h 0 min

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

What is the weather like in Reading?

Reading 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 30.5 inches (775 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Reading 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 Reading

The closest live webcam is Rushmore › North: I-90: I-90 EB - MP 35): I-90 EB - MP 35) View 1, 5.4 miles SW of Reading.

Rushmore › North: I-90: I-90 EB - MP 35): I-90 EB - MP 35) View 1Rushmore · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Miloma: CameraMiloma · 17.6 mi EOn Windy
Sibley › North: R54: IA 60 NorthSibley · 18.7 mi SOn Windy
Sibley: R54: IA 60 SouthSibley · 18.7 mi SOn Windy
Sibley: R54: IA 60/IA 9Sibley · 18.7 mi SOn Windy
Sibley: R54: BridgeSibley · 18.7 mi SOn Windy
Sibley: R54: East ViewSibley · 18.7 mi SOn Windy
Magnolia › West: I-90: I-90 EB - MP 21.6): I-90 EB - MP 21.6) View 1Magnolia · 19.6 mi WOn Windy
Dovray › West: MN 30: T.H.30 - MP 49): T.H.30 - MP 49) View 1Dovray · 25.1 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Reading

Where is Reading, MN?

Reading is an unincorporated community in Nobles County, Minnesota, 7.0 miles NW of Wilmont.

What county is Reading in?

Reading is in Nobles County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Reading, MN?

The ZIP code for Reading is 56165.

What is the nearest town to Reading?

Wilmont, 7.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Reading?

Yes. The closest is Rushmore › North: I-90: I-90 EB - MP 35): I-90 EB - MP 35) View 1, 5.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Reading?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Reading?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Reading?

About 30.5 inches (775 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Reading?

Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Reading?

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

What climate does Reading have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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