Alta Vista, MN has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The area receives an average of 33 inches of precipitation each year. January is usually the coldest month, with temperatures commonly ranging from -6 to 22°F (-21 to -5°C), while July is typically the warmest month, with temperatures normally between 61 and 82°F (16 and 28°C). Snowfall can be expected in the winter months, while thunderstorms occur frequently in the summer. Overall, Alta Vista enjoys a moderate climate that allows for many activities throughout all four seasons.
Alta Vista, Minnesota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alta Vista averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Alta Vista. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alta Vista gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 4
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year