River Point, MN

Unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota

River Point is a small unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota. It is 5.3 miles SW of Ellendale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56046.

River Point at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Steele County
ZIP code
56046
Nearest town
Ellendale (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.9392, -93.2450

Weather in River Point now

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River Point weather by the hour

River Point weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Point

What is the weather usually like in River Point?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°44°65°87°22°5°Jan27°9°Feb40°22°Mar55°34°Apr68°47°May78°58°Jun82°62°Jul79°60°Aug73°51°Sep59°38°Oct42°25°Nov28°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.9"Feb2.0"Mar3.2"Apr4.6"May5.3"Jun4.8"Jul4.8"Aug3.8"Sep2.5"Oct1.6"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OWATONNA, MN US (USC00216287), adjusted for the elevation of River Point.

River Point weather month by month

January
22° 5°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
February
27° 9°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow
March
40° 22°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
April
55° 34°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
May
68° 47°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
78° 58°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
59° 38°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
42° 25°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
December
28° 13°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in River Point through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:02 PM9 h 20 min
February7:09 AM5:44 PM10 h 34 min
March7:23 AM7:20 PM11 h 57 min
April6:27 AM7:58 PM13 h 30 min
May5:44 AM8:33 PM14 h 48 min
June5:27 AM8:59 PM15 h 31 min
July5:43 AM8:55 PM15 h 12 min
August6:15 AM8:18 PM14 h 3 min
September6:51 AM7:25 PM12 h 33 min
October7:26 AM6:30 PM11 h 4 min
November7:06 AM4:48 PM9 h 42 min
December7:38 AM4:37 PM8 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in River Point?

River Point 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 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 35.5 inches (901 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit River Point 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 Point

The closest live webcam is River Point › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ 108th St SW (MP 31.2), 1.4 miles W of River Point.

River Point › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ 108th St SW (MP 31.2)River Point · 1.4 mi WOn Windy
Hope: I-35: I-35 NB @ C.S.A.H.4 EB (MP 32.8)Hope · 1.4 mi NWOn Windy
River Point: I-35: I-35 SB S of 118th St SW (MP 30.1)River Point · 2.0 mi SWOn Windy
Summit Township: I-35: I-35 (Hope): I-35 (Hope) View 1Summit Township · 2.1 mi SWOn Windy
Hope › South: I-35: I-35 NB @ 81st St SW (MP 33.9)Hope · 2.3 mi NOn Windy
Saco: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 35 Straight River R A)Saco · 3.5 mi NOn Windy
Ellendale › South-west: I-35: I-35 NB @ 141st St SW (MP 27.9)Ellendale · 3.9 mi SWOn Windy
Saco › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ C.S.A.H.31 WB (MP 36.4)Saco · 4.8 mi NOn Windy
Ellendale: MN 30: I-35 NB @ T.H.30 EB (MP 26.4)Ellendale · 5.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River Point.

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Questions about River Point

Where is River Point, MN?

River Point is an unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota, 5.3 miles SW of Ellendale.

What county is River Point in?

River Point is in Steele County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of River Point, MN?

The ZIP code for River Point is 56046.

What is the nearest town to River Point?

Ellendale, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near River Point?

Yes. The closest is River Point › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ 108th St SW (MP 31.2), 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in River Point?

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

What is the coldest month in River Point?

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

How much does it rain in River Point?

About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in River Point?

Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit River Point?

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

What climate does River Point have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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