Western, MN
Unincorporated community in Grant County, Minnesota
Western is a small unincorporated community in Grant County, Minnesota. It is 8.9 miles SE of Wendell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56590.
Western at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Grant County
- ZIP code
- 56590
- Nearest town
- Wendell (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.1519, -96.1828
Weather in Western now
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Western weather by the hour
Western weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Western.
This week in Western
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Western
What is the weather usually like in Western?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 26.9 inprecipitation per year · 682 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Western: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FERGUS FALLS, MN US (USC00212768), adjusted for the elevation of Western.
Western weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Western through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:40 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Western?
Western 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 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 26.9 inches (682 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Western 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 Western
The closest live webcam is Parkdale: I-94: I-94 EB W of U.S.59 (94-59.50), 8.5 miles NE of Western.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Western.
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Questions about Western
Where is Western, MN?
Western is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Minnesota, 8.9 miles SE of Wendell.
What county is Western in?
Western is in Grant County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Western, MN?
The ZIP code for Western is 56590.
What is the nearest town to Western?
Wendell, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Western?
Yes. The closest is Parkdale: I-94: I-94 EB W of U.S.59 (94-59.50), 8.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Western?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Western?
January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Western?
About 26.9 inches (682 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Western?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Western?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Western have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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