- Elevation, modelled
- 407 m
- Nearest byway
- Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway7.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:15local time
- Coordinates
- 45.8238, -95.0942
West Union Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 407 m. The nearest named place is Quistorff Wildlife Management Area, a nature reserve 0.6 miles away. Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway passes 7.5 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- 7.5 mi off the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
- 28.8 mi off the Otter Trail Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
Parks
- West Union 4H Park: 1.7 mi
- Osagi Park: 4.0 mi
- Lakeside Park: 4.2 mi
- Lions Park: 6.0 mi
- Battle Park: 7.4 mi
Museums: 6
- Runestone Museum: 14.4 mi
- Legacy of the Lakes Museum: 14.5 mi
- Christie House Museum: 15.2 mi
- Todd County Museum: 15.3 mi
- Melrose Area Museum: 17.4 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Burgen Lake Rest Area: 12.1 mi
- Lake Latoka Rest Area: 17.4 mi
Beaches: 2
- Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach: 13.0 mi
- Sandy Beach: 21.0 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Big Ole statue: 14.4 mi
- Veterans' Memorial: 22.2 mi
Peaks: 2
- Eagle Mountain: 20.0 mi
- The Mound: 20.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:54 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 05:31 | 20:29 | 21:15 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:41 | 19:20 |
| December solstice | 07:59 | 15:49 | 16:39 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 9 | 13 | 26 | 40 | 53 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 57 | 44 | 29 | 15 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Long Prairie, 14 mi away.
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