Elmira, MN has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures during the summer months range from 70°F (21°C) to 88°F (31°C), while in the winter months the average temperatures range from 10°F (-12°C) to 25°F (-4°C). Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with annual totals usually reaching up to 30 inches (762 mm). Snowfall is also common in Elmira, especially during winter, though it can vary greatly from one year to another. The area experiences some of the harshest conditions of any region in Minnesota during winter, which can make for difficult driving conditions at times.
Elmira, Minnesota gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elmira averages 44 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 Elmira. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elmira gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 6
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year