Kabetogama, Minnesota facts for kids
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Kabetogama
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 Kabetogama, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Kabetogama, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | Kabetogama Township |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 70 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56669
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 661605 |
Kabetogama (pronounced KAB-ə-TOH-gə-mə) is a small, unincorporated community in northern Minnesota, United States. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's nestled within the beautiful Kabetogama State Forest and is part of Saint Louis County.
The community is about 27 miles southeast of International Falls. You can find it by following Saint Louis County Roads 122 and 123. Kabetogama is also about 49 miles north of Cook. U.S. Highway 53 is close by, making it easy to reach. The amazing Voyageurs National Park is also very near, offering lots of outdoor adventures.
Understanding Kabetogama's Climate
Kabetogama experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Knowing about the climate helps us understand what it's like to live or visit here. The area has cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
| Climate data for Kabetogama , Minnesota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 47 (8) |
58 (14) |
78 (26) |
91 (33) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
74 (23) |
55 (13) |
102 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
43 (6) |
58 (14) |
70 (21) |
83 (28) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
75 (24) |
56 (13) |
39 (4) |
86 (30) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 15.7 (−9.1) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
35.5 (1.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
63.8 (17.7) |
73.6 (23.1) |
78.6 (25.9) |
76.2 (24.6) |
67.3 (19.6) |
52.0 (11.1) |
34.2 (1.2) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 4.6 (−15.2) |
6.7 (−14.1) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
36.5 (2.5) |
50.3 (10.2) |
60.6 (15.9) |
65.3 (18.5) |
62.9 (17.2) |
54.2 (12.3) |
41.0 (5.0) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
36.9 (2.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −6.6 (−21.4) |
−7 (−22) |
9.1 (−12.7) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
36.7 (2.6) |
47.7 (8.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
49.6 (9.8) |
42.9 (6.1) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
2.7 (−16.3) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−30 (−34) |
−16 (−27) |
9 (−13) |
24 (−4) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
38 (3) |
27 (−3) |
16.9 (−8.4) |
−4 (−20) |
−25 (−32) |
−37 (−38) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −58 (−50) |
−50 (−46) |
−38 (−39) |
−14 (−26) |
5 (−15) |
20 (−7) |
23 (−5) |
26 (−3) |
17 (−8) |
0 (−18) |
−34 (−37) |
−45 (−43) |
−55 (−48) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.03 (26) |
0.80 (20) |
1.31 (33) |
1.89 (48) |
2.84 (72) |
4.48 (114) |
3.88 (99) |
3.19 (81) |
3.86 (98) |
2.49 (63) |
1.78 (45) |
1.11 (28) |
28.66 (727) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 15.3 (39) |
12.7 (32) |
10.3 (26) |
6.6 (17) |
0.2 (0.51) |
trace | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.4 (3.6) |
12.6 (32) |
17.2 (44) |
76.4 (194.36) |
| Source: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Media and Local Information
Even though Kabetogama is a small community, it has access to various media, especially television channels. This helps residents stay connected and informed about local and national news.
Television Channels Available
Local television channels are broadcast to the Kabetogama area. These channels offer different types of programs, including news, entertainment, and educational shows. They are managed by the County of Koochiching.
| Channel | Callsign | Affiliation | Branding | Subchannels | Owner | |
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| 11.1 | K34LJ-D (KRII Translator) |
NBC | KBJR 6 | 11.2 11.3 |
CBS H&I/MyNetworkTV |
County of Koochiching |
| 13.1 | K32LZ-D (WIRT Translator) |
ABC | WCCO 4 | 13.2 13.3 |
MeTV Ion Television |
County of Koochiching |
| 31.1 | K36LA-D (WRPT Translator) |
PBS | WDSE/WRPT | 31.2 31.3 31.4 |
PBS Encore/World Create Minnesota Channel |
County of Koochiching |
