Rost, MN
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Minnesota
Rost is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Minnesota. It is 6.6 miles N of Okabena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56161.
Rost at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 56161
- Nearest town
- Okabena (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.6453, -95.2944
Weather in Rost now
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Rost weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rost.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rost
What is the weather usually like in Rost?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 30.5 inprecipitation per year · 774 mm
- 48.5 insnowfall per year · 123 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rost: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKEFIELD 2NE, MN US (USC00214453), adjusted for the elevation of Rost.
Rost weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rost through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rost?
Rost has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 30.5 inches (774 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rost 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 Rost
The closest live webcam is Lakefield › South: MN Public Works Facility, 7.2 miles E of Rost.
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Questions about Rost
Where is Rost, MN?
Rost is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Minnesota, 6.6 miles N of Okabena.
What county is Rost in?
Rost is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Rost, MN?
The ZIP code for Rost is 56161.
What is the nearest town to Rost?
Okabena, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rost?
Yes. The closest is Lakefield › South: MN Public Works Facility, 7.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rost?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Rost?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Rost?
About 30.5 inches (774 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rost?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rost?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rost have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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