Minnesota State has a continental climate, with cold winters and warm to hot summers. Winters in the state can be bitterly cold, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 10-20°F (-12 to -6°C). The summer months are usually warm, with average temperatures reaching up to around 80°F (27°C) across much of the state. With its location on Lake Superior, the northern part of Minnesota experiences cooler weather than the southern part. Overall, the yearly precipitation is moderate with snowfall common in winter months.
Minnesota, Minnesota gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Minnesota averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Minnesota. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Minnesota gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 2
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year