Richards, MN
Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota
Richards is a small unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota. It is 3.7 miles SE of Detroit Lakes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56501.
Richards at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Becker County
- ZIP code
- 56501
- Nearest town
- Detroit Lakes (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.8361, -95.9119
Weather in Richards now
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Richards weather by the hour
Richards weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richards.
This week in Richards
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richards
What is the weather usually like in Richards?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -4°F average low
- 29.5 inprecipitation per year · 748 mm
- 47.6 insnowfall per year · 121 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richards: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DETROIT LAKES 1 NNE, MN US (USC00212142), adjusted for the elevation of Richards.
Richards weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richards through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:38 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:25 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 8:00 AM | 4:37 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richards?
Richards has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -4°F (-20°C).
It gets about 29.5 inches (748 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richards 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 Richards
The closest live webcam is Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1, 9.8 miles W of Richards.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richards.
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Questions about Richards
Where is Richards, MN?
Richards is an unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota, 3.7 miles SE of Detroit Lakes.
What county is Richards in?
Richards is in Becker County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Richards, MN?
The ZIP code for Richards is 56501.
What is the nearest town to Richards?
Detroit Lakes, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richards?
Yes. The closest is Lake Park: US 10: U.S.10 - MP 32): U.S.10 - MP 32) View 1, 9.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richards?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Richards?
January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Richards?
About 29.5 inches (748 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Richards?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richards?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richards have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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