The climate of Minnesota
The current climate in Minnesota features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of -7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -19°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Minnesota, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Minnesota in recent years was 36°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -28°C in January 2019.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Minnesota gets 474 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 86 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Minnesota is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Minnesota to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Minnesota?
The best time to visit Minnesota for sunny weather is May through July and September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Minnesota. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Minnesota
The climate table of Minnesota shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | -7 | -7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 3 | -3 |
Temp. min (°C) | -17 | -18 | -8 | -1 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 3 | -5 | -11 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 4,1 | 9,0 | 13 | 46 | 46 | 60 | 56 | 138 | 41 | 31 | 13 | 16 |
Snow (cm) | 16 | 27 | 15 | 7,9 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 4,5 | 14 |
UV Index | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Minnesota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Minnesota
Yearly Temperature in Minnesota
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Minnesota, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Minnesota
Total Yearly Precipitation in Minnesota
Average Snowfall per Month in Minnesota
Total Yearly Snowfall in Minnesota
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Minnesota, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Minnesota
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Average weather in Minnesota by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Minnesota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.