Lykens, WI

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Wisconsin

Lykens is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Wisconsin. It is 3.1 miles N of Balsam Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54810.

Lykens at a glance

State
Wisconsin
County
Polk County
ZIP code
54810
Nearest town
Balsam Lake (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.4244, -92.4689

Weather in Lykens now

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Lykens weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lykens

What is the weather usually like in Lykens?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-2°20°43°65°87°23°3°Jan28°5°Feb41°19°Mar55°33°Apr68°46°May78°56°Jun82°61°Jul80°59°Aug72°50°Sep58°38°Oct42°25°Nov28°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.8"Feb1.3"Mar2.7"Apr4.1"May4.1"Jun4.2"Jul3.7"Aug3.6"Sep2.9"Oct1.4"Nov1.1"Dec

Best time to visit Lykens: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST CROIX FALLS, WI US (USC00477464), adjusted for the elevation of Lykens.

Lykens weather month by month

January
23° 3°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
February
28° 5°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
March
41° 19°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
April
55° 33°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
May
68° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
78° 56°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 59°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
72° 50°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 38°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
November
42° 25°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
December
28° 11°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lykens through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM4:54 PM9 h 10 min
February7:09 AM5:38 PM10 h 29 min
March7:20 AM7:17 PM11 h 56 min
April6:22 AM7:57 PM13 h 35 min
May5:37 AM8:35 PM14 h 57 min
June5:19 AM9:01 PM15 h 42 min
July5:34 AM8:57 PM15 h 22 min
August6:09 AM8:19 PM14 h 9 min
September6:47 AM7:22 PM12 h 35 min
October7:24 AM6:26 PM11 h 1 min
November7:07 AM4:41 PM9 h 34 min
December7:41 AM4:29 PM8 h 47 min

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

What is the weather like in Lykens?

Lykens 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 3°F (-16°C).

It gets about 30.5 inches (774 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lykens 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 Lykens

The closest live webcam is Taylors Falls: US 8: U.S.8 WB @ T.H.95 (Bench St), 9.0 miles W of Lykens.

Taylors Falls: US 8: U.S.8 WB @ T.H.95 (Bench St)Taylors Falls · 9.0 mi WOn Windy
Lindström: US 8: U.S.8 EB @ Akerson StLindström · 18.0 mi WOn Windy
Lindström › North-west: US 8: U.S.8 EB @ Olinda TrLindström · 18.2 mi WOn Windy
Lindström › North: US 8: U.S.8 EB @ Oak StLindström · 18.4 mi WOn Windy
Lindström › South-west: US 8: U.S.8 WB @ Oak StLindström · 18.4 mi WOn Windy
Lindström: US 8: U.S.8 WB @ Lincoln RdLindström · 19.0 mi WOn Windy
Chisago City › East: US 8: U.S.8 WB @ Shoquist LnChisago City · 19.8 mi WOn Windy
Chisago City: US 8: U.S.8 EB @ Co Rd 24 SB (Lofton Av/Old Towne Rd)Chisago City · 20.7 mi WOn Windy
Chisago City: US 8: U.S.8 WB @ Karmel AveChisago City · 21.2 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Lykens

Where is Lykens, WI?

Lykens is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Wisconsin, 3.1 miles N of Balsam Lake.

What county is Lykens in?

Lykens is in Polk County, Wisconsin.

What is the ZIP code of Lykens, WI?

The ZIP code for Lykens is 54810.

What is the nearest town to Lykens?

Balsam Lake, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lykens?

Yes. The closest is Taylors Falls: US 8: U.S.8 WB @ T.H.95 (Bench St), 9.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lykens?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Lykens?

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

How much does it rain in Lykens?

About 30.5 inches (774 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Lykens?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lykens?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lykens have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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