Minneapolis, MN has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July is the hottest month, with average high temperatures of 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) and lows of 63 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius). January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 degrees Celsius) and lows of 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius). The city experiences all four seasons, with snow in the winter and heavy precipitation during spring and fall. There are occasional thunderstorms throughout the year as well as moderate humidity levels in the summer months.
Minneapolis, Minnesota gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Minneapolis averages 52 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Minneapolis. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Minneapolis gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 52 inches of snow a year