Thomson, MN

Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota

Thomson is a small unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota. It is 1.6 miles W of Carlton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55733.

Thomson at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Carlton County
ZIP code
55733
Nearest town
Carlton (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.6636, -92.3978

Weather in Thomson now

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Thomson weather by the hour

Thomson weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Thomson

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thomson

What is the weather usually like in Thomson?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-3°19°40°62°83°18°2°Jan24°5°Feb37°16°Mar50°28°Apr64°38°May74°48°Jun78°54°Jul76°53°Aug67°46°Sep52°34°Oct35°22°Nov23°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.0"Feb1.4"Mar2.4"Apr3.5"May4.8"Jun4.3"Jul4.2"Aug3.6"Sep3.3"Oct1.8"Nov1.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLOQUET, MN US (USC00211630), adjusted for the elevation of Thomson.

Thomson weather month by month

January
18° 2°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow
February
24° 5°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow
March
37° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.3 in of snow
April
50° 28°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
May
64° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
74° 48°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
78° 54°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
76° 53°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
67° 46°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
52° 34°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
November
35° 22°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
December
23° 9°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 15.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Thomson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:47 AM4:50 PM9 h 2 min
February7:11 AM5:36 PM10 h 24 min
March7:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:19 AM7:59 PM13 h 39 min
May5:33 AM8:38 PM15 h 5 min
June5:13 AM9:06 PM15 h 53 min
July5:29 AM9:01 PM15 h 31 min
August6:06 AM8:21 PM14 h 15 min
September6:46 AM7:23 PM12 h 36 min
October7:26 AM6:24 PM10 h 58 min
November7:10 AM4:37 PM9 h 27 min
December7:45 AM4:24 PM8 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Thomson?

Thomson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).

It gets about 32.7 inches (830 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 71 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Thomson 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 Thomson

The closest live webcam is Esko › East: I-35: I-35 SB @ Korby Road, 2.5 miles N of Thomson.

Esko › East: I-35: I-35 SB @ Korby RoadEsko · 2.5 mi NOn Windy
Cloquet › North: MN 33: I-35 SB @ T.H.33Cloquet · 3.3 mi NWOn Windy
Brownell: MN 210: T.H.210 (Jay Cooke - MP 224.9): T.H.210 (Jay Cooke - MP 224.9) View 1Brownell · 3.8 mi EOn Windy
Cloquet › North-west: MN 33: T.H.33 NB @ Doddridge Ave (Big Lake Rd)Cloquet · 4.5 mi NWOn Windy
Eldes Corner: I-35: I-35 NB @ Midway RdEldes Corner · 6.4 mi NEOn Windy
Twin Lakes Township: I-35: I-35 (Atkinson Br - MP 231): I-35 (Atkinson Br - MP 231) View 1Twin Lakes Township · 6.8 mi WOn Windy
Eldes Corner › North-east: I-35: I-35 NB @ Ormsby RoadEldes Corner · 7.9 mi NEOn Windy
Midway Township: I-35: I-35 (Thompson Hill - MP 247): I-35 (Thompson Hill - MP 247) View 1Midway Township · 7.9 mi NEOn Windy
Proctor › South-west: I-35: I-35 SB @ Boundary AveProctor · 9.6 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Thomson

Where is Thomson, MN?

Thomson is an unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota, 1.6 miles W of Carlton.

What county is Thomson in?

Thomson is in Carlton County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Thomson, MN?

The ZIP code for Thomson is 55733.

What is the nearest town to Thomson?

Carlton, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Thomson?

Yes. The closest is Esko › East: I-35: I-35 SB @ Korby Road, 2.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Thomson?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Thomson?

January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Thomson?

About 32.7 inches (830 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Thomson?

Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Thomson?

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

What climate does Thomson have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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