Elgin township, MN has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer months range from 70 to 90°F (21 to 32°C). Winters are cold with average temperatures ranging from 0 to 10°F (-18 to -12°C). The township typically receives 25-30 inches of precipitation per year, most of which falls during the spring months. Snowfall can vary significantly in Elgin township, with some years receiving more than 80 inches and others receiving less than 40 inches. Despite these drastic differences, snow accumulation is generally consistent throughout the winter months.
Elgin township, Minnesota gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elgin township averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 183 sunny days per year in Elgin township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elgin township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year