Wales, MN
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota
Wales is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota. It is 14.6 miles S of Two Harbors, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55616.
Wales at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 55616
- Nearest town
- Two Harbors (14.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.2350, -91.7467
Weather in Wales now
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Wales weather by the hour
Wales weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wales.
This week in Wales
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wales
What is the weather usually like in Wales?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -4°F average low
- 29.2 inprecipitation per year · 741 mm
- 69.8 insnowfall per year · 177 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wales: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRIMSON 2S, MN US (USC00210989), adjusted for the elevation of Wales.
Wales weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wales through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wales?
Wales 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 -4°F (-20°C).
It gets about 29.2 inches (741 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 70 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wales 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 Wales
The closest live webcam is Two Harbors: MN 61: T.H.61 EB @ 4th St, 14.9 miles S of Wales.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wales.
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Questions about Wales
Where is Wales, MN?
Wales is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, 14.6 miles S of Two Harbors.
What county is Wales in?
Wales is in Lake County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Wales, MN?
The ZIP code for Wales is 55616.
What is the nearest town to Wales?
Two Harbors, 14.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wales?
Yes. The closest is Two Harbors: MN 61: T.H.61 EB @ 4th St, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wales?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Wales?
January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Wales?
About 29.2 inches (741 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Wales?
Yes, about 70 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wales?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wales have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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