Saco, MN
Unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota
Saco is a small unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota. It is 6.3 miles N of Owatonna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56046.
Saco at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Steele County
- ZIP code
- 56046
- Nearest town
- Owatonna (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 44.0044, -93.2661
Weather in Saco now
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Saco weather by the hour
Saco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saco.
This week in Saco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saco
What is the weather usually like in Saco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 35.5 inprecipitation per year · 901 mm
- 44.2 insnowfall per year · 112 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Saco: 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 Saco.
Saco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 4:37 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Saco?
Saco 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 Saco 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 Saco
The closest live webcam is Saco › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ C.S.A.H.31 WB (MP 36.4), 0.6 miles NE of Saco.
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Questions about Saco
Where is Saco, MN?
Saco is an unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota, 6.3 miles N of Owatonna.
What county is Saco in?
Saco is in Steele County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Saco, MN?
The ZIP code for Saco is 56046.
What is the nearest town to Saco?
Owatonna, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saco?
Yes. The closest is Saco › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ C.S.A.H.31 WB (MP 36.4), 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saco?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Saco?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Saco?
About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Saco?
Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Saco?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saco have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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