Sparta, MN
Unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Sparta is a small unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 1.9 miles NE of Gilbert, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55741.
Sparta at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- St. Louis County
- ZIP code
- 55741
- Nearest town
- Gilbert (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.4675, -92.4772
Weather in Sparta now
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Sparta weather by the hour
Sparta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sparta.
This week in Sparta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparta
What is the weather usually like in Sparta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -1°F average low
- 27.6 inprecipitation per year · 701 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sparta: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EVELETH WWTP, MN US (USC00212645), adjusted for the elevation of Sparta.
Sparta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sparta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 0 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:21 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sparta?
Sparta 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 -1°F (-19°C).
It gets about 27.6 inches (701 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sparta 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 Sparta
The closest live webcam is Eveleth: US 53: T.H.53 NB S of Progress Park Pkwy, 2.3 miles W of Sparta.
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Questions about Sparta
Where is Sparta, MN?
Sparta is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, 1.9 miles NE of Gilbert.
What county is Sparta in?
Sparta is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Sparta, MN?
The ZIP code for Sparta is 55741.
What is the nearest town to Sparta?
Gilbert, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sparta?
Yes. The closest is Eveleth: US 53: T.H.53 NB S of Progress Park Pkwy, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sparta?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Sparta?
January, with an average low of -1°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Sparta?
About 27.6 inches (701 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sparta?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sparta?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sparta have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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