Sullivan, MN Climate


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Sullivan, MN has a temperate climate typical of the Midwest region of the United States. Summers are generally mild and pleasant with temperatures that usually remain in the mid to high 70s during the day and cool off nicely at night. Winters are cold but relatively dry and can range from mild to extreme with temperatures that dip into the teens or lower. Snowfall is common throughout winter months, though not as much as what is seen in other parts of the country. Spring and fall tend to be short-lived yet enjoyable seasons with mild temperatures. Overall, Sullivan enjoys four distinct seasons which provide a variety of weather for its residents.

Sullivan, Minnesota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sullivan averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Sullivan. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sullivan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sullivan is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.2 Summer - 3.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Sullivan, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSullivan, MinnesotaUnited States
  21.5 in.38.1 in.
  42.2 in.27.8 in.
  96.6 days106.2 days
  197 days205 days
  81.0°85.8°
  -2.5°21.7°
  6.27
  3.14.3
  827 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 Sullivan with an average high temperature of 81.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Sullivan, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sullivan are June, August and July.
In Sullivan, there are 8.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sullivan with an average of -2.5°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Sullivan, there are 182.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Sullivan, there are 48.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
Humidity in Sullivan 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.
June is the wettest month in Sullivan with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.5 inches in Sullivan means that it is one of the driest places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Sullivan with 11.3 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 6.1 rainy days. There are 96.6 rainy days annually in Sullivan, 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 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.2 inches in Sullivan means that it is less snowy than most places in Minnesota. December is the snowiest month in Sullivan with 10.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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