Steele Center, MN

Unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota

Steele Center is a small unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota. It is 7.1 miles N of Owatonna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56046.

Steele Center at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Steele County
ZIP code
56046
Nearest town
Owatonna (7.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.9894, -93.2261

Weather in Steele Center now

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Steele Center weather by the hour

Steele Center weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Steele Center

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Steele Center

What is the weather usually like in Steele Center?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°44°65°87°22°5°Jan27°9°Feb40°22°Mar55°34°Apr68°47°May78°58°Jun82°62°Jul79°60°Aug73°51°Sep59°38°Oct42°25°Nov28°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.9"Feb2.0"Mar3.2"Apr4.6"May5.3"Jun4.8"Jul4.8"Aug3.8"Sep2.5"Oct1.6"Nov1.1"Dec

Best time to visit Steele Center: 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 Steele Center.

Steele Center weather month by month

January
22° 5°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
February
27° 9°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow
March
40° 22°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
April
55° 34°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
May
68° 47°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
78° 58°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
59° 38°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
42° 25°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
December
28° 13°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Steele Center through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:02 PM9 h 19 min
February7:09 AM5:44 PM10 h 34 min
March7:23 AM7:20 PM11 h 57 min
April6:27 AM7:58 PM13 h 30 min
May5:44 AM8:33 PM14 h 49 min
June5:27 AM8:59 PM15 h 31 min
July5:42 AM8:55 PM15 h 12 min
August6:15 AM8:18 PM14 h 3 min
September6:51 AM7:24 PM12 h 33 min
October7:26 AM6:30 PM11 h 4 min
November7:06 AM4:48 PM9 h 41 min
December7:39 AM4:37 PM8 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Steele Center?

Steele Center 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 Steele Center 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 Steele Center

The closest live webcam is Saco: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 35 Straight River R A), 1.4 miles W of Steele Center.

Saco: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 35 Straight River R A)Saco · 1.4 mi WOn Windy
Hope › South: I-35: I-35 NB @ 81st St SW (MP 33.9)Hope · 1.9 mi SWOn Windy
Saco › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ C.S.A.H.31 WB (MP 36.4)Saco · 1.9 mi NWOn Windy
Saco: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 37.9)Saco · 2.8 mi NWOn Windy
Hope: I-35: I-35 NB @ C.S.A.H.4 EB (MP 32.8)Hope · 2.8 mi SWOn Windy
Saco: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 38.8)Saco · 3.7 mi NOn Windy
River Point › South: I-35: I-35 SB @ 108th St SW (MP 31.2)River Point · 4.4 mi SWOn Windy
Owatonna › South-east: US 14: T.H.14 WB @ C.S.A.H.45 SBOwatonna · 4.8 mi NOn Windy
Owatonna: US 14: T.H.14 EB E of Co Rd 6Owatonna · 4.9 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Steele Center.

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Questions about Steele Center

Where is Steele Center, MN?

Steele Center is an unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota, 7.1 miles N of Owatonna.

What county is Steele Center in?

Steele Center is in Steele County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Steele Center, MN?

The ZIP code for Steele Center is 56046.

What is the nearest town to Steele Center?

Owatonna, 7.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Steele Center?

Yes. The closest is Saco: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 35 Straight River R A), 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Steele Center?

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

What is the coldest month in Steele Center?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Steele Center?

About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Steele Center?

Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Steele Center?

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

What climate does Steele Center have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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