Fergus Falls, MN Climate


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Fergus Falls, MN has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from the mid 70s to the low 80s while winter temperatures can drop into the single digits. During the warmer months, thunderstorms are common in this region due to the hot and humid climate, while snow can be expected during December through March. The area also experiences four distinct seasons each year with early spring temperatures between 40-50 degrees and autumn temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Overall, Fergus Falls has a pleasant climate that is enjoyable for those who live there throughout the year.

Fergus Falls, Minnesota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Fergus Falls averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Fergus Falls. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fergus Falls gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 0
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Fergus Falls is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.

9.3 Summer - 3.7 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Fergus Falls, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFergus Falls, MinnesotaUnited States
  24.7 in.38.1 in.
  46.6 in.27.8 in.
  78.2 days106.2 days
  194 days205 days
  81.4°85.8°
  -0.2°21.7°
  6.57
  2.94.3
  1181 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Fergus Falls with an average high temperature of 81.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Fergus Falls, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Fergus Falls are June, August and July.
In Fergus Falls, there are 8.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fergus Falls with an average of -0.2°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Fergus Falls, there are 170.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Fergus Falls, there are 40.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
Humidity in Fergus Falls is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Fergus Falls with 4.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 43% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 24.7 inches in Fergus Falls means that it is one of the driest places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Fergus Falls with 9.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 78.2 rainy days annually in Fergus Falls, which is one of the least rainy places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 46.6 inches in Fergus Falls means that it is snowier than most places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in Fergus Falls with 11.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Will · 
Over 3 years ago

Fergus falls is a beautiful, beautiful area and has some of the kindest folk you'll ever meet. It is very relaxed as well, which can be a blessing and a curse depending  More

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We moved to Fergus Falls August 2019. The community is your average community. Nice folks, good neighborhoods. But. The water quality is sub-par. And the city fails to  More

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Over 13 years ago

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