Location & Surroundings
Nansen is a settlement in Minnesota, United States, at 306 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Northfield, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1450 km to the east. The nearest airport is Backstrom Airport, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 21' 1" N, 92° 55' 55" W
- Elevation 306 m (DEM: 304 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:19
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 16:55
- Day length 9 h 59 min
Nearby
Weather in Nansen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nansen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 10.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Temperature
2.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 2.1 | 2.8 | 219 | 73 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.2 | 3.4 | 205 | 80 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 5.5 | 223 | 44 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 252.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 4.8 | 209 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 231.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.0 | 5.5 | 249 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.0 | 4.1 | 276 | 86 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.2 | 5.8 | 308 | 49 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 247.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.3 | 3.3 | 281 | 71 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 232.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.6 | 2.8 | 210 | 72 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.6 | 4.6 | 185 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 6.4 | 236 | 51 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 161.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 3.4 | 278 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 205.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.8 | 3.2 | 298 | 71 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nansen?
Now 2.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 10.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nansen today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 16:55 (local time). Day length about 10h 00m.
What is the local time in Nansen?
Local time is 11:19. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Nansen?
Nansen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nansen?
Elevation about 306 m. DEM 304 m.
Where is Nansen located?
It is at 44.35024, -92.93187 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nansen in?
It is in United States.