Waterford, MN
Unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota
Waterford is a small unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota. It is 2.4 miles SW of Northfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55057.
Waterford at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Rice County
- ZIP code
- 55057
- Nearest town
- Northfield (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 44.4839, -93.1428
Weather in Waterford now
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Waterford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waterford.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waterford
What is the weather usually like in Waterford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 32.3 inprecipitation per year · 821 mm
- 41.0 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waterford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARMINGTON 3 NW, MN US (USC00212737), adjusted for the elevation of Waterford.
Waterford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waterford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Waterford?
Waterford has a hot-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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 32.3 inches (821 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Waterford 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 Waterford
The closest live webcam is Randolph, 6.3 miles E of Waterford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Waterford.
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Questions about Waterford
Where is Waterford, MN?
Waterford is an unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota, 2.4 miles SW of Northfield.
What county is Waterford in?
Waterford is in Rice County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Waterford, MN?
The ZIP code for Waterford is 55057.
What is the nearest town to Waterford?
Northfield, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waterford?
Yes. The closest is Randolph, 6.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waterford?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Waterford?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Waterford?
About 32.3 inches (821 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Waterford?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Waterford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waterford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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