- Elevation, modelled
- 357 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Mount Tom419 m · 8.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway0.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:12local time
- Coordinates
- 45.1994, -95.0414
Wig Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 357 m. Mount Tom stands 419 m to the north, 8.8 miles off. Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway passes 0.7 miles off. 3 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Wig Wildlife Management Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | N 3° | 419 m | 8.8 mi |
| Little Mt. Tom | N 2° | 408 m | 8.7 mi |
| Badger Hill | N 2° | 405 m | 8.3 mi |
- 0.7 mi off the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Wig Wildlife Management Area: 0.1 mi
- Evenson WPA: 1.3 mi
- Weber WPA: 1.8 mi
- Eagle Wildlife Management Area: 2.8 mi
- Willmar Wildlife Management Area: 3.3 mi
Parks: 48
- Horizon Hills Park: 2.9 mi
- Robbins Island Park: 4.6 mi
- Spicer Outdoor Rink: 5.0 mi
- Thompson Park: 5.0 mi
- Sperryville Park: 5.0 mi
Museums: 4
- Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum: 5.0 mi
- Schwanke's Museum: 7.2 mi
- Atwater Area Historical Society and Museum: 13.2 mi
- Paynesville Historical Museum: 20.7 mi
Peaks: 3
- Badger Hill: 8.3 mi
- Little Mt. Tom: 8.7 mi
- Mount Tom: 8.8 mi
Gardens: 1
- Pumpkin Palooza: 13.3 mi
Artworks: 1
- Giant Crow Statue: 17.0 mi
Attractions: 1
- A maze'n Farmyard: 22.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:54 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 05:33 | 20:27 | 21:12 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:41 | 19:20 |
| December solstice | 07:57 | 15:52 | 16:41 |
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 | 11 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 57 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 61 | 46 | 31 | 18 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Willmar 5N, 1 mi away.
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