Carpenter, MN has a humid continental climate with warm, wet summers and cold, dry winters. Summers can be quite hot and humid with temperatures often reaching into the mid-80s (Fahrenheit), while the coldest months of winter can bring temperatures well below zero. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year with higher precipitation amounts in spring and summer. Snowfall is also common during the winter months. Overall, Carpenter experiences four distinct seasons with moderate weather variations throughout the year.
Carpenter, Minnesota gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Carpenter averages 57 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Carpenter. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Carpenter gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -5
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 57 inches of snow a year