Alsen, SD
Unincorporated community in Union County, South Dakota
Alsen is a small unincorporated community in Union County, South Dakota. It is 8.3 miles N of Beresford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57004.
Alsen at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 57004
- Nearest town
- Beresford (8.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.9611, -96.8053
Weather in Alsen now
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Alsen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alsen.
This week in Alsen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alsen
What is the weather usually like in Alsen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 26.9 inprecipitation per year · 683 mm
- 30.5 insnowfall per year · 77 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alsen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTERVILLE 6 SE, SD US (USC00391579), adjusted for the elevation of Alsen.
Alsen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alsen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alsen?
Alsen has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 26.9 inches (683 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alsen 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 Alsen
The closest live webcam is Obert › East: NE 12 - Hwy 12 looking east, 23.1 miles SW of Alsen.
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Questions about Alsen
Where is Alsen, SD?
Alsen is an unincorporated community in Union County, South Dakota, 8.3 miles N of Beresford.
What county is Alsen in?
Alsen is in Union County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Alsen, SD?
The ZIP code for Alsen is 57004.
What is the nearest town to Alsen?
Beresford, 8.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alsen?
Yes. The closest is Obert › East: NE 12 - Hwy 12 looking east, 23.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alsen?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alsen?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Alsen?
About 26.9 inches (683 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alsen?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alsen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alsen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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