Atkinson, MN has a humid continental climate with warm and humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature for the year is around 40°F (4°C), with temperatures ranging from an average low of 11°F (-12°C) in January to an average high of 72°F (22°C) in July. Precipitation averages between 28-31 inches (71-78 cm) per year while snowfall averages around 44 inches (112 cm). The area generally experiences four distinct seasons, though temperatures can vary greatly depending on location and elevation.
Atkinson, Minnesota gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Atkinson averages 57 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Atkinson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Atkinson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 57 inches of snow a year