Apple Valley, MN has a four-season climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Average winter temperatures range from the high 20s to the low 40s, while summer temperatures range from the mid 50s to the mid 80s. The area receives an average of 35 inches of snow annually and experiences heavy rainfall throughout the spring and summer months. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year in Apple Valley, with an average annual total of around 32 inches. Despite its cold winters, Apple Valley enjoys a large amount of sunshine during each season due to its location near Lake Superior.
Apple Valley, Minnesota gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Apple Valley averages 45 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 Apple Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Apple Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year