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United States / Minnesota / No Metro Area / Big Stone County / Artichoke / Zip Codes
The climate in Artichoke, MN is fairly mild with warm summers and cold winters. The area typically experiences four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from lows of around -10 degrees F in the winter to highs of up to 90 degrees F during the summer months. Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year, providing an ample amount of water for local vegetation. Snowfall accumulates to 4-5 inches annually, making it a very manageable place to live during the colder months. Overall, Artichoke's climate is mild and pleasant - perfect for enjoying outdoor activities all year round!

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

Artichoke averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Artichoke. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Artichoke gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 3
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Artichoke is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.3 Summer - 4 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Artichoke, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateArtichoke, MinnesotaUnited States
  24.9 in.38.1 in.
  38.5 in.27.8 in.
  87.4 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  82.6°85.8°
  2.6°21.7°
  6.67
  2.94.3
  1093 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 Artichoke with an average high temperature of 82.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Minnesota. In Artichoke, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Artichoke are June, August and July.
In Artichoke, there are 10.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Artichoke with an average of 2.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
In Artichoke, there are 164.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
In Artichoke, there are 35.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Artichoke but some summer days can be muggy. July is the most humid month, though it is still relatively mild compared to many other places. The most humid months are July, August and June.
July is the wettest month in Artichoke with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 24.9 inches in Artichoke means that it is one of the driest places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Artichoke with 10.2 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 87.4 rainy days annually in Artichoke, which is less rainy than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.5 inches in Artichoke means that it is one of the least snowy places in Minnesota. December is the snowiest month in Artichoke with 8.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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