Truax, ND

Unincorporated community in Mercer County, North Dakota

Truax is a small unincorporated community in Mercer County, North Dakota. It is 4.3 miles S of Hazen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58545.

Truax at a glance

State
North Dakota
County
Mercer County
ZIP code
58545
Nearest town
Hazen (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/North Dakota/Beulah
Coordinates
47.3583, -101.6464

Weather in Truax now

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Truax weather by the hour

Truax weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Truax

What is the weather usually like in Truax?

Dwb
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-2°21°45°68°91°23°3°Jan29°7°Feb42°18°Mar58°29°Apr69°41°May78°51°Jun85°56°Jul86°54°Aug77°44°Sep59°32°Oct41°18°Nov28°8°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar1.6"Apr2.4"May3.3"Jun2.5"Jul1.9"Aug1.5"Sep1.3"Oct0.6"Nov0.2"Dec

Best time to visit Truax: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEULAH 1 W, ND US (USC00320766), adjusted for the elevation of Truax.

Truax weather month by month

January
23° 3°F
0.3 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
29° 7°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
42° 18°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
58° 29°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
69° 41°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
78° 51°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 56°F
2.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 54°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
77° 44°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
59° 32°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
41° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
28° 8°F
0.2 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Truax through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:27 AM5:25 PM8 h 58 min
February7:49 AM6:11 PM10 h 22 min
March7:57 AM7:53 PM11 h 56 min
April6:55 AM8:37 PM13 h 41 min
May6:07 AM9:18 PM15 h 10 min
June5:47 AM9:46 PM15 h 59 min
July6:04 AM9:41 PM15 h 37 min
August6:41 AM9:00 PM14 h 18 min
September7:23 AM8:00 PM12 h 37 min
October8:04 AM7:00 PM10 h 56 min
November7:49 AM5:12 PM9 h 22 min
December8:25 AM4:58 PM8 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Truax?

Truax has a monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).

It gets about 16.9 inches (429 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.

The best time to visit Truax is May–June and August–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 Truax

The closest live webcam is Bismarck › West: BismarckWeather.net, 51.3 miles SE of Truax.

Bismarck › West: BismarckWeather.netBismarck · 51.3 mi SEOn Windy
Killdeer › North: RoundaboutKilldeer · 52.1 mi WOn Windy
MinotMinot · 65.7 mi NOn Windy
McClusky: DenhoffMcClusky · 66.0 mi EOn Windy
Grassy ButteGrassy Butte · 75.1 mi WOn Windy
Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature TrailMedora · 87.7 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Truax

Where is Truax, ND?

Truax is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, North Dakota, 4.3 miles S of Hazen.

What county is Truax in?

Truax is in Mercer County, North Dakota.

What is the ZIP code of Truax, ND?

The ZIP code for Truax is 58545.

What is the nearest town to Truax?

Hazen, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Truax?

Yes. The closest is Bismarck › West: BismarckWeather.net, 51.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Truax?

August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Truax?

January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Truax?

About 16.9 inches (429 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Truax?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Truax?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Truax have?

Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).

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