Side Lake, MN
Unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Side Lake is a small unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 13.8 miles SE of Chisholm, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55781.
Side Lake at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- St. Louis County
- ZIP code
- 55781
- Nearest town
- Chisholm (13.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.6653, -93.0156
Weather in Side Lake now
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Side Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Side Lake.
This week in Side Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Side Lake
What is the weather usually like in Side Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -7°F average low
- 28.5 inprecipitation per year · 725 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Side Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CELINA 2E, MN US (USC00211422), adjusted for the elevation of Side Lake.
Side Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Side Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:49 PM | 8 h 55 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:13 PM | 16 h 2 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Side Lake?
Side Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -7°F (-22°C).
It gets about 28.5 inches (725 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Side Lake 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 Side Lake
The closest live webcam is Itasca County › South-west: MN 65: T.H.65 (Buck Lake - MP 192.9): T.H.65 (Buck Lake - MP 192.9) View 1, 9.1 miles SW of Side Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Side Lake.
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Questions about Side Lake
Where is Side Lake, MN?
Side Lake is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, 13.8 miles SE of Chisholm.
What county is Side Lake in?
Side Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Side Lake, MN?
The ZIP code for Side Lake is 55781.
What is the nearest town to Side Lake?
Chisholm, 13.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Side Lake?
Yes. The closest is Itasca County › South-west: MN 65: T.H.65 (Buck Lake - MP 192.9): T.H.65 (Buck Lake - MP 192.9) View 1, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Side Lake?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Side Lake?
January, with an average low of -7°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Side Lake?
About 28.5 inches (725 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Side Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Side Lake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Side Lake have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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