Stanton, MN

Unincorporated community in Dakota County, Minnesota

Stanton is a small unincorporated community in Dakota County, Minnesota. It is 3.8 miles N of Randolph, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55018.

Stanton at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Dakota County
ZIP code
55018
Nearest town
Randolph (3.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.4719, -93.0228

Weather in Stanton now

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Stanton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stanton.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stanton

What is the weather usually like in Stanton?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

3°24°45°66°87°23°8°Jan28°12°Feb41°24°Mar56°36°Apr69°48°May78°58°Jun82°63°Jul79°60°Aug72°52°Sep58°39°Oct42°26°Nov28°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan0.8"Feb1.7"Mar2.7"Apr3.9"May4.9"Jun4.2"Jul4.4"Aug3.2"Sep2.8"Oct1.6"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Stanton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARMINGTON 3 NW, MN US (USC00212737), adjusted for the elevation of Stanton.

Stanton weather month by month

January
23° 8°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.5 in of snow
February
28° 12°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
March
41° 24°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow
April
56° 36°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
May
69° 48°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 58°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
72° 52°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
58° 39°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
42° 26°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
December
28° 14°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Stanton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM5:00 PM9 h 16 min
February7:09 AM5:42 PM10 h 32 min
March7:22 AM7:19 PM11 h 57 min
April6:25 AM7:58 PM13 h 32 min
May5:42 AM8:34 PM14 h 51 min
June5:25 AM9:00 PM15 h 35 min
July5:40 AM8:55 PM15 h 15 min
August6:13 AM8:19 PM14 h 5 min
September6:49 AM7:24 PM12 h 34 min
October7:26 AM6:29 PM11 h 3 min
November7:07 AM4:46 PM9 h 39 min
December7:39 AM4:34 PM8 h 54 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Stanton?

Stanton 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 8°F (-13°C).

It gets about 32.3 inches (821 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Stanton 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 Stanton

The closest live webcam is Randolph, 0.4 miles NE of Stanton.

RandolphRandolph · 0.4 mi NEOn Windy
Cannon Falls: MN 19: T.H.52 SB @ T.H.19 EB (MP 98)Cannon Falls · 5.6 mi NEOn Windy
Cannon Falls › South-east: US 52: T.H.52 SB @ Co Rd 24 EB (MP 96.1)Cannon Falls · 5.7 mi EOn Windy
Cannon Falls › South: US 52: T.H.52 SB S of T.H.19 (MP 96.8)Cannon Falls · 5.8 mi EOn Windy
Cannon Falls: US 52: T.H.52 SB S of Highview Rd (MP 94.8)Cannon Falls · 5.8 mi EOn Windy
Randolph Township › South: US 52: T.H.52 NB N of Co Rd 88 (MP 99.5)Randolph Township · 6.0 mi NEOn Windy
Randolph Township: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ Co Rd 86 (MP 100.7)Randolph Township · 6.3 mi NEOn Windy
Cannon Falls › South: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ Skunk Hollow Tr (MP 94)Cannon Falls · 6.3 mi EOn Windy
Cannon Falls: US 52: T.H.52 NB @ Wagner Hill Way (MP 93)Cannon Falls · 7.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stanton.

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Questions about Stanton

Where is Stanton, MN?

Stanton is an unincorporated community in Dakota County, Minnesota, 3.8 miles N of Randolph.

What county is Stanton in?

Stanton is in Dakota County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Stanton, MN?

The ZIP code for Stanton is 55018.

What is the nearest town to Stanton?

Randolph, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Stanton?

Yes. The closest is Randolph, 0.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Stanton?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Stanton?

January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Stanton?

About 32.3 inches (821 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Stanton?

Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Stanton?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Stanton have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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