Sonora, ND
Unincorporated community in Richland County, North Dakota
Sonora is a small unincorporated community in Richland County, North Dakota. It is 6.7 miles E of Fairmount, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58030.
Sonora at a glance
- State
- North Dakota
- County
- Richland County
- ZIP code
- 58030
- Nearest town
- Fairmount (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.0667, -96.7411
Weather in Sonora now
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Sonora weather by the hour
Sonora weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sonora.
This week in Sonora
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sonora
What is the weather usually like in Sonora?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 25.8 inprecipitation per year · 655 mm
- 49.3 insnowfall per year · 125 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sonora: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VICTOR 4 N, SD US (USC00398652), adjusted for the elevation of Sonora.
Sonora weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sonora through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:42 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| December | 8:00 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sonora?
Sonora 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 1°F (-17°C).
It gets about 25.8 inches (655 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sonora 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 Sonora
The closest live webcam is Tenney: US 75: U.S.75 - MP 188): U.S.75 - MP 188) View 1, 12.0 miles E of Sonora.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sonora.
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Questions about Sonora
Where is Sonora, ND?
Sonora is an unincorporated community in Richland County, North Dakota, 6.7 miles E of Fairmount.
What county is Sonora in?
Sonora is in Richland County, North Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Sonora, ND?
The ZIP code for Sonora is 58030.
What is the nearest town to Sonora?
Fairmount, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sonora?
Yes. The closest is Tenney: US 75: U.S.75 - MP 188): U.S.75 - MP 188) View 1, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sonora?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sonora?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Sonora?
About 25.8 inches (655 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sonora?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sonora?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sonora have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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