Bristol, MN is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state. The climate in Bristol is characterized by hot humid summers and cold snowy winters. Summers tend to be muggy with high temperatures reaching above 80 degrees Fahrenheit and nights staying fairly warm. Winters are much colder with lows below freezing most of the time and occasional snowfall. Spring brings mild temperatures and cool breezes while fall brings crisp air and colorful foliage. Bristol experiences all four seasons making it an ideal location for outdoor activities all year round.
Bristol, Minnesota gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bristol averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Bristol. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bristol gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 5
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year