Sand Lake, MN has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Winters in Sand Lake are usually very cold, with temperatures often dropping below zero and snowfall being quite common. Summers tend to be mild and pleasant, with temperatures reaching into the upper 70s or even 80s on occasion. The area receives ample precipitation throughout the year, though rain is more common during the spring and summer months while snowfall is most frequent during the winter. In general, Sand Lake enjoys four distinct seasons that bring varied weather patterns to the area.
Sand Lake, Minnesota gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sand Lake averages 45 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 Sand Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sand Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 -6
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year