What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 |
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| 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -7°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 474 mm per year, averaging 40 mm per month
- Snowfall: 86 cm per year
- Driest months: 4,1 mm in January, 9,0 mm in February and 13 mm in March
- Wettest months: 138 mm in August, 60 mm in June and 56 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Minnesota
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Minnesota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Minnesota
This graph shows how much rainfall Minnesota, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Minnesota
This graph shows how much snow Minnesota, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Minnesota
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Minnesota
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Minnesota, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Minnesota
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Minnesota, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Minnesota
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Minnesota, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Minnesota by Month
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