Waukon, MN Climate


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United States / Minnesota / No Metro Area / Norman County / Waukon / Zip Codes
Waukon, MN is located in the northeast region of the state, and it has a humid continental climate. Winters are cold with average temperatures in the low 20s while summers are warm with average temperatures reaching into the mid-70s. Precipitation is plentiful throughout the year, with spring and summer being the wettest seasons. The city also experiences four distinct seasons; from occasional snowfall in winter to long days of sunshine in summer. In addition, Waukon receives an average of 34 inches of snow each year which contributes to its cold winters.

Waukon, Minnesota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Waukon averages 43 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 Waukon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waukon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 3.4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Waukon, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWaukon, MinnesotaUnited States
  25.1 in.38.1 in.
  43.3 in.27.8 in.
  90.3 days106.2 days
  197 days205 days
  80.5°85.8°
  -3.1°21.7°
  6.37
  2.94.3
  1181 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 Waukon with an average high temperature of 80.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Waukon, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waukon are August, June and July.
In Waukon, there are 6.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waukon with an average of -3.1°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Waukon, there are 183.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Waukon, there are 49.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
Humidity in Waukon 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 Waukon with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 25.1 inches in Waukon means that it is drier than most places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Waukon with 11.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 90.3 rainy days annually in Waukon, which is less rainy than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 43.3 inches in Waukon means that it is less snowy than most places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in Waukon with 9.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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