Federal Dam, MN Climate


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Federal Dam, MN is located in a temperate area with four distinct seasons. In the summer the average temperature ranges from 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average winter temperature ranges from 0-20 degrees Fahrenheit. During the spring and fall, temperatures usually fluctuate throughout the day. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although there tends to be more rain during the spring months. Snowfall varies depending on how cold it gets during winter but generally averages around 30 inches a season. Overall, Federal Dam experiences moderate weather conditions that make it an ideal place for outdoor activities all year long.

Federal Dam, Minnesota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Federal Dam averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Federal Dam. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Federal Dam gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateFederal Dam, MinnesotaUnited States
  27.0 in.38.1 in.
  40.2 in.27.8 in.
  102.2 days106.2 days
  190 days205 days
  79.0°85.8°
  -1.4°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  1309 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 Federal Dam with an average high temperature of 79.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Federal Dam, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Federal Dam are August, July and June.
In Federal Dam, there are 2.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Federal Dam with an average of -1.4°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Federal Dam, there are 176.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Federal Dam, there are 43.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
Humidity in Federal Dam is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
July is the wettest month in Federal Dam with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 27.0 inches in Federal Dam means that it is drier than most places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Federal Dam with 12.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 102.2 rainy days annually in Federal Dam, 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 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.2 inches in Federal Dam means that it is less snowy than most places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in Federal Dam with 9.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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