Birchdale, MN Climate


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United States / Minnesota / No Metro Area / Todd County / Birchdale / Zip Codes
Birchdale, MN has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The temperature in the summer often reaches highs of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit while in the winter it averages at around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. During the year, Birchdale receives an average of 31 inches of precipitation which is spread out over all four seasons. On average, there are 68 days where precipitation is observed. The city sees an average of 59 inches of snowfall each season, making Birchdale an ideal winter destination for those looking to enjoy some snow activities such as skiing and snowmobiling.

Birchdale, Minnesota gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Birchdale averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Birchdale. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Birchdale 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Birchdale is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.2 Summer - 3.5 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Birchdale, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBirchdale, MinnesotaUnited States
  29.0 in.38.1 in.
  45.3 in.27.8 in.
  99.6 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  81.6°85.8°
  0.8°21.7°
  6.47
  3.14.3
  1257 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 Birchdale with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Birchdale, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Birchdale are June, August and July.
In Birchdale, there are 6.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Birchdale with an average of 0.8°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Birchdale, there are 175.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Birchdale, there are 39.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
Humidity in Birchdale 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 Birchdale with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 29.0 inches in Birchdale means that it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Birchdale with 11.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 99.6 rainy days annually in Birchdale, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 45.3 inches in Birchdale means that it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in Birchdale with 9.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 10 years ago

your site reports the population of Birchdale,MN 56629 as 268 people. I have lived in Birchdale all my life. you better check for yourself but there isn't 268 people  More

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