- Elevation, modelled
- 378 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Mount Tom419 m · 11.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway0.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:13local time
- Coordinates
- 45.3254, -95.2768
Monson Lake State Park is a park in Minnesota, at a modelled 378 m. Mount Tom stands 419 m to the east, 12 miles off. Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway passes 0.2 miles off. 3 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Monson Lake State Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | E 90° | 419 m | 11.9 mi |
| Little Mt. Tom | E 90° | 408 m | 11.8 mi |
| Badger Hill | E 92° | 405 m | 11.7 mi |
- 0.2 mi off the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Monson Wildlife Management Area: 0.9 mi
- Monson Wildlife Management Area: 1.1 mi
- Monson Wildlife Management Area: 1.1 mi
- Monson Wildlife Management Area: 1.6 mi
- Sunburg Wildlife Management Area: 1.7 mi
Parks: 42
- Monson Lake State Park: 0.2 mi
- Games Lake County Park: 9.0 mi
- Pillsbury Park: 9.5 mi
- Sibley State Park: 10.5 mi
- Brooten Park: 14.0 mi
Museums: 5
- Swift County Historical Museum: 16.3 mi
- Swift County Historical Museum: 16.5 mi
- Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum: 18.0 mi
- Schwanke's Museum: 19.5 mi
- Pope County Historical Museum: 22.5 mi
Peaks: 3
- Badger Hill: 11.7 mi
- Little Mt. Tom: 11.8 mi
- Mount Tom: 11.9 mi
Artworks: 1
- Giant Crow Statue: 15.4 mi
Beaches: 1
- Starbuck Public Beach: 22.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:55 | 19:34 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 20:28 | 21:13 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:42 | 19:21 |
| December solstice | 07:58 | 15:52 | 16:42 |
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, 14 mi away.
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