South Branch, MN
Unincorporated community in Watonwan County, Minnesota
South Branch is a small unincorporated community in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It is 6.4 miles NE of Lewisville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56088.
South Branch at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Watonwan County
- ZIP code
- 56088
- Nearest town
- Lewisville (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.8839, -94.5492
Weather in South Branch now
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South Branch weather by the hour
South Branch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Branch.
This week in South Branch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Branch
What is the weather usually like in South Branch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 33.1 inprecipitation per year · 841 mm
- 50.3 insnowfall per year · 128 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Branch: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JAMES WWTP, MN US (USC00217326), adjusted for the elevation of South Branch.
South Branch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Branch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:42 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in South Branch?
South Branch has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 33.1 inches (841 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Branch 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 South Branch
The closest live webcam is Welcome: I-90: I-90 E-W - MP 93.7): I-90 E-W - MP 93.7) View 1, 14.4 miles S of South Branch.
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Questions about South Branch
Where is South Branch, MN?
South Branch is an unincorporated community in Watonwan County, Minnesota, 6.4 miles NE of Lewisville.
What county is South Branch in?
South Branch is in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of South Branch, MN?
The ZIP code for South Branch is 56088.
What is the nearest town to South Branch?
Lewisville, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Branch?
Yes. The closest is Welcome: I-90: I-90 E-W - MP 93.7): I-90 E-W - MP 93.7) View 1, 14.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Branch?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in South Branch?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in South Branch?
About 33.1 inches (841 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in South Branch?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Branch?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Branch have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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