Varco, MN

Unincorporated community in Mower County, Minnesota

Varco is a small unincorporated community in Mower County, Minnesota. It is 4.7 miles N of Austin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55953.

Varco at a glance

State: Minnesota
County: Mower County
ZIP code: 55953
Nearest town: Austin (4.7 mi)
Time zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 43.6058, -92.9564

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Varco weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Varco?

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

Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
36.2 inprecipitation per year · 920 mm
43.4 insnowfall per year · 110 cm

Average high and low temperature (°F)

Average precipitation (inches)

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUSTIN WASTE WTP FACILITY, MN US (USC00210355), adjusted for the elevation of Varco.

Varco weather month by month

January

22° 5°F

1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow

February

26° 9°F

1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.4 in of snow

March

39° 23°F

2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow

April

55° 35°F

3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow

May

67° 47°F

5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow

June

78° 58°F

5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days

July

81° 61°F

4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

August

79° 59°F

4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

September

72° 50°F

3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days

October

58° 38°F

2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

November

42° 25°F

1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow

December

28° 13°F

1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Varco through the year

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
January	7:40 AM	5:02 PM	9 h 22 min
February	7:08 AM	5:43 PM	10 h 35 min
March	7:21 AM	7:19 PM	11 h 57 min
April	6:26 AM	7:56 PM	13 h 29 min
May	5:44 AM	8:31 PM	14 h 46 min
June	5:28 AM	8:56 PM	15 h 28 min
July	5:43 AM	8:52 PM	15 h 9 min
August	6:15 AM	8:17 PM	14 h 1 min
September	6:50 AM	7:23 PM	12 h 33 min
October	7:24 AM	6:30 PM	11 h 5 min
November	7:04 AM	4:48 PM	9 h 43 min
December	7:36 AM	4:37 PM	9 h 0 min

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

What is the weather like in Varco?

Varco has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 36.2 inches (920 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Varco 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 Varco

The closest live webcam is Lyle › South-west: US 218: U.S.218 - MP 4): U.S.218 - MP 4) View 1, 3.3 miles S of Varco.

Lyle › South-west: US 218: U.S.218 - MP 4): U.S.218 - MP 4) View 1Lyle · 3.3 mi SOn Windy

Austin: I-90: I-90 WB @ 4th St NWAustin · 5.3 mi NOn Windy

Saint Ansgar: IowaSaint Ansgar · 15.0 mi SOn Windy

Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park: I-90: I-90 WB (Dexter - MP 195): I-90 WB (Dexter - MP 195) View 1Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park · 16.1 mi NEOn Windy

Albert Lea: I-35: I-35 SB @ T.H.65 (North Jct - MP12)Albert Lea · 18.9 mi WOn Windy

Bancroft › North: I-90: I-90 EB @ I-35 NBBancroft · 19.0 mi WOn Windy

Bancroft: I-35: I-35 SB N of I-90 (MP14)Bancroft · 19.2 mi WOn Windy

Bancroft: I-35: I-35 SB (MP14.75)Bancroft · 19.4 mi WOn Windy

Bancroft Township: I-35: I-35 SB @ Weigh Station Ramp (MP16.9)Bancroft Township · 20.3 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Varco

Where is Varco, MN?

Varco is an unincorporated community in Mower County, Minnesota, 4.7 miles N of Austin.

What county is Varco in?

Varco is in Mower County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Varco, MN?

The ZIP code for Varco is 55953.

What is the nearest town to Varco?

Austin, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Varco?

Yes. The closest is Lyle › South-west: US 218: U.S.218 - MP 4): U.S.218 - MP 4) View 1, 3.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Varco?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Varco?

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

How much does it rain in Varco?

About 36.2 inches (920 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Varco?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Varco?

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

What climate does Varco have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

Last updated: November 15, 2026