Taft, MN

Unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Taft is a small unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 11.1 miles SE of Rice Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55717.

Taft at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
St. Louis County
ZIP code
55717
Nearest town
Rice Lake (11.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.9944, -92.3325

Weather in Taft now

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Taft weather by the hour

Taft weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taft

What is the weather usually like in Taft?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-4°17°39°60°81°18°1°Jan24°4°Feb36°17°Mar49°29°Apr63°40°May71°50°Jun76°56°Jul75°55°Aug66°47°Sep52°36°Oct35°22°Nov23°8°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.9"Feb1.4"Mar2.5"Apr3.2"May4.5"Jun4.1"Jul3.6"Aug3.5"Sep3.0"Oct2.0"Nov1.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DULUTH NWS, MN US (USC00212250), adjusted for the elevation of Taft.

Taft weather month by month

January
18° 1°F
0.9 in of rain
February
24° 4°F
0.9 in of rain
March
36° 17°F
1.4 in of rain
April
49° 29°F
2.5 in of rain
May
63° 40°F
3.2 in of rain
June
71° 50°F
4.5 in of rain
July
76° 56°F
4.1 in of rain
August
75° 55°F
3.6 in of rain
September
66° 47°F
3.5 in of rain
October
52° 36°F
3.0 in of rain
November
35° 22°F
2.0 in of rain
December
23° 8°F
1.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Taft through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:49 PM9 h 0 min
February7:11 AM5:35 PM10 h 23 min
March7:19 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:19 AM7:59 PM13 h 40 min
May5:31 AM8:39 PM15 h 8 min
June5:11 AM9:08 PM15 h 56 min
July5:28 AM9:02 PM15 h 34 min
August6:05 AM8:22 PM14 h 16 min
September6:45 AM7:22 PM12 h 37 min
October7:26 AM6:23 PM10 h 57 min
November7:11 AM4:36 PM9 h 25 min
December7:46 AM4:22 PM8 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Taft?

Taft has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).

It gets about 30.9 inches (786 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Taft 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 Taft

The closest live webcam is Harnell Park: US 53: U.S.53 (Twig - MP 20): U.S.53 (Twig - MP 20) View 1, 6.2 miles SW of Taft.

Harnell Park: US 53: U.S.53 (Twig - MP 20): U.S.53 (Twig - MP 20) View 1Harnell Park · 6.2 mi SWOn Windy
Duluth: US 53: U.S.52 (Anderson Rd - MP 6): U.S.52 (Anderson Rd - MP 6) View 1Duluth · 16.1 mi SEOn Windy
Ellsburg Township: US 53: U.S.52 (Cotton - MP 42): U.S.52 (Cotton - MP 42) View 1Ellsburg Township · 16.7 mi NWOn Windy
Duluth › North: MN 194: T.H.194 WB @ 2nd Ave WDuluth · 17.8 mi SEOn Windy
Duluth › South-east: US 53: U.S.53 @ Piedmont Ave (MP 2.7): U.S.53 @ Piedmont Ave (MP 2.7) View 1Duluth · 17.9 mi SEOn Windy
Duluth: I-35: I-35 SB @ 6th Ave EDuluth · 18.0 mi SEOn Windy
Duluth: I-35: I-35 SB @ 10th Ave EDuluth · 18.0 mi SEOn Windy
Duluth: I-35: I-35 SB (Leif Ericson Tunnel)Duluth · 18.0 mi SEOn Windy
Duluth › North-east: I-35: I-35 NB (Leif Ericson Tunnel)Duluth · 18.0 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Taft

Where is Taft, MN?

Taft is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Minnesota, 11.1 miles SE of Rice Lake.

What county is Taft in?

Taft is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Taft, MN?

The ZIP code for Taft is 55717.

What is the nearest town to Taft?

Rice Lake, 11.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Taft?

Yes. The closest is Harnell Park: US 53: U.S.53 (Twig - MP 20): U.S.53 (Twig - MP 20) View 1, 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Taft?

July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Taft?

January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Taft?

About 30.9 inches (786 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Taft?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Taft?

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

What climate does Taft have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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