River Junction, MN
Unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota
River Junction is a small unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota. It is 1.2 miles S of La Crescent, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54603.
River Junction at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Houston County
- ZIP code
- 54603
- Nearest town
- La Crescent (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.8461, -91.2972
Weather in River Junction now
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River Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Junction.
This week in River Junction
Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Junction
What is the weather usually like in River Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 37.6 inprecipitation per year · 956 mm
- 37.9 insnowfall per year · 96 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit River Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LA CRESCENT DAM 7, MN US (USC00214418), adjusted for the elevation of River Junction.
River Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in River Junction?
River Junction 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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.6 inches (956 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit River Junction 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 River Junction
The closest live webcam is River Junction › South: US 61: U.S.61 NB S of I-90, 0.5 miles N of River Junction.
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Questions about River Junction
Where is River Junction, MN?
River Junction is an unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota, 1.2 miles S of La Crescent.
What county is River Junction in?
River Junction is in Houston County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of River Junction, MN?
The ZIP code for River Junction is 54603.
What is the nearest town to River Junction?
La Crescent, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near River Junction?
Yes. The closest is River Junction › South: US 61: U.S.61 NB S of I-90, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in River Junction?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in River Junction?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in River Junction?
About 37.6 inches (956 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in River Junction?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit River Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River Junction have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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