Traverse, MN

Unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota

Traverse is a small unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It is 2.8 miles SE of St. Peter, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56082.

Traverse at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Nicollet County
ZIP code
56082
Nearest town
St. Peter (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.3486, -94.0172

Weather in Traverse now

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Traverse weather by the hour

Traverse weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Traverse

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Traverse

What is the weather usually like in Traverse?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-2°20°43°65°87°22°3°Jan27°7°Feb40°21°Mar55°33°Apr68°46°May78°57°Jun82°61°Jul79°59°Aug72°49°Sep58°35°Oct42°23°Nov28°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.0"Feb1.8"Mar3.1"Apr4.0"May5.1"Jun4.4"Jul3.6"Aug3.2"Sep2.5"Oct1.7"Nov1.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST PETER, MN US (USC00217405), adjusted for the elevation of Traverse.

Traverse weather month by month

January
22° 3°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow
February
27° 7°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
March
40° 21°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
April
55° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
May
68° 46°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
78° 57°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 61°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 59°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
72° 49°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
58° 35°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
42° 23°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
December
28° 11°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Traverse through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:46 AM5:04 PM9 h 17 min
February7:13 AM5:46 PM10 h 32 min
March7:26 AM7:23 PM11 h 57 min
April6:30 AM8:01 PM13 h 31 min
May5:46 AM8:38 PM14 h 51 min
June5:29 AM9:03 PM15 h 34 min
July5:44 AM8:59 PM15 h 14 min
August6:18 AM8:22 PM14 h 4 min
September6:54 AM7:28 PM12 h 34 min
October7:29 AM6:33 PM11 h 3 min
November7:10 AM4:50 PM9 h 39 min
December7:43 AM4:39 PM8 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Traverse?

Traverse has a warm-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 3°F (-16°C).

It gets about 32.4 inches (824 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Traverse 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 Traverse

The closest live webcam is Saint Peter: Hollingsworth Field, 2.7 miles SE of Traverse.

Saint Peter: Hollingsworth FieldSaint Peter · 2.7 mi SEOn Windy
Saint Peter: West mall construction (looking East)Saint Peter · 2.8 mi SEOn Windy
Summit Mobile Home Park: US 169: U.S.169 (St. Peter - MP 69): U.S.169 (St. Peter - MP 69) View 1Summit Mobile Home Park · 2.9 mi NEOn Windy
Saint Peter › South-east: US 169: U.S.169 SB @ T.H.22Saint Peter · 3.5 mi SEOn Windy
Mankato › South: US 169: U.S.14 WB @ U.S.169 NBMankato · 10.8 mi SOn Windy
Mankato: US 14: U.S.14 WB E of U.S.169Mankato · 10.9 mi SOn Windy
Avalon › South-east: US 14: U.S.14 EB W of C.S.A.H.41Avalon · 11.3 mi SOn Windy
North Mankato › South-west: US 14: U.S.14 EB W of U.S.169North Mankato · 11.4 mi SOn Windy
Mankato: US 14: U.S.14 WB E of N RivFrnt DrMankato · 11.5 mi SOn Windy

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Questions about Traverse

Where is Traverse, MN?

Traverse is an unincorporated community in Nicollet County, Minnesota, 2.8 miles SE of St. Peter.

What county is Traverse in?

Traverse is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Traverse, MN?

The ZIP code for Traverse is 56082.

What is the nearest town to Traverse?

St. Peter, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Traverse?

Yes. The closest is Saint Peter: Hollingsworth Field, 2.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Traverse?

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

What is the coldest month in Traverse?

January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Traverse?

About 32.4 inches (824 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Traverse?

Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Traverse?

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

What climate does Traverse have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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