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Fergus Falls, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Brainerd. Fergus Falls averages 194 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Brainerd, Minnesota gets 26.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Fergus Falls, Minnesota gets 24.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Brainerd averages 44 inches of snow per year. Fergus Falls averages 46.6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Brainerd, Minnesota
Summer High: the July high is around 80.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1.1
Rain: averages 26.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year

Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Summer High: the July high is around 81.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -0.2
Rain: averages 24.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46.6 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Brainerd

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Brainerd is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

6.3 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Brainerd, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Fergus Falls

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.

6.5 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Fergus Falls, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Fergus Falls, MN	Brainerd, MN
January	20° / 0°	20° / -1°
February	25° / 5°	26° / 4°
March	37° / 18°	38° / 17°
April	55° / 32°	54° / 31°
May	68° / 46°	67° / 44°
June	77° / 56°	76° / 53°
July	81° / 60°	80° / 58°
August	81° / 59°	78° / 56°
September	71° / 48°	68° / 46°
October	56° / 35°	55° / 35°
November	38° / 21°	38° / 21°
December	24° / 6°	24° / 6°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Fergus Falls / Brainerd

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	31 / 31	5 / 7	6 / 6
February	0 / 0	28 / 27	4 / 6	4 / 5
March	0 / 0	28 / 28	6 / 7	3 / 4
April	0 / 0	15 / 17	6 / 8	1 / 1
May	0 / 0	1 / 2	9 / 11	0 / 0
June	1 / 1	0 / 0	10 / 13	0 / 0
July	3 / 2	0 / 0	9 / 11	0 / 0
August	3 / 2	0 / 0	7 / 10	0 / 0
September	1 / 0	1 / 2	7 / 11	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	11 / 13	7 / 9	1 / 0
November	0 / 0	26 / 26	5 / 7	4 / 3
December	0 / 0	31 / 31	5 / 7	6 / 6

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.

July is the hottest month for Brainerd with an average high temperature of 80.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Brainerd, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Brainerd are August, July and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fergus Falls with an average of -0.2°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Brainerd with an average of -1.1°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

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.

In Brainerd, there are 5.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler 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 Brainerd, there are 177.1 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.

In Brainerd, there are 43.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

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 wettest month in Brainerd with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 43% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 26.3 inches in Brainerd means that it is drier than most 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.

June is the rainiest month in Brainerd with 12.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 104.8 rainy days annually in Brainerd, which is rainier than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% 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.

An annual snowfall of 44.0 inches in Brainerd means that it is about average compared to other 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.

January is the snowiest month in Brainerd with 9.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Fergus Falls, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Fergus Falls / Brainerd

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fergus Falls with an average of -0.2°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Brainerd with an average of -1.1°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

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.

In Brainerd, there are 5.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler 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 Brainerd, there are 177.1 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.

In Brainerd, there are 43.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

An annual snowfall of 46.6 inches in Fergus Falls means that it is snowier than most places in Minnesota.

An annual snowfall of 44.0 inches in Brainerd means that it is about average compared to other 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.

January is the snowiest month in Brainerd with 9.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Fergus Falls / Brainerd

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fergus Falls with an average of -0.2°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Brainerd with an average of -1.1°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

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.In Brainerd, there are 5.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler 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 Brainerd, there are 177.1 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.In Brainerd, there are 43.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

An annual snowfall of 46.6 inches in Fergus Falls means that it is snowier than most places in Minnesota.An annual snowfall of 44.0 inches in Brainerd means that it is about average compared to other 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.January is the snowiest month in Brainerd with 9.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fergus Falls with an average of -0.2°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Brainerd with an average of -1.1°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

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.

In Brainerd, there are 5.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler 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 Brainerd, there are 177.1 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.

In Brainerd, there are 43.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

An annual snowfall of 46.6 inches in Fergus Falls means that it is snowier than most places in Minnesota.

An annual snowfall of 44.0 inches in Brainerd means that it is about average compared to other 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.

January is the snowiest month in Brainerd with 9.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.