Cannon Falls, MN Climate


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Cannon Falls, MN has a humid continental climate, characterized by large seasonal temperature differences and four distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm and humid, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s (Fahrenheit), while winters can be cold and snowy, with temperatures typically reaching the 20s (Fahrenheit). The area receives an average of 35 inches of precipitation per year, and snowfall generally ranges from 25-50 inches annually. Spring is a transitional season when temperatures begin to rise along with the possibility of thunderstorms. Fall brings cooler nights as temperatures drop and foliage changes color.

Cannon Falls, Minnesota gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cannon Falls averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Cannon Falls. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cannon Falls gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Cannon Falls, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCannon Falls, MinnesotaUnited States
  33.4 in.38.1 in.
  42.9 in.27.8 in.
  97.5 days106.2 days
  191 days205 days
  81.9°85.8°
  4.6°21.7°
  6.67
  3.34.3
  840 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 Cannon Falls with an average high temperature of 81.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Minnesota. In Cannon Falls, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cannon Falls are June, August and July.
In Cannon Falls, there are 6.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cannon Falls with an average of 4.6°. This is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
In Cannon Falls, there are 160.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
In Cannon Falls, there are 30.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Cannon Falls 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.
August is the wettest month in Cannon Falls with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.4 inches in Cannon Falls means that it is wetter than most places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Cannon Falls with 11.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 97.5 rainy days annually in Cannon Falls, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.9 inches in Cannon Falls means that it is less snowy than most places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in Cannon Falls with 9.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I have lived here almost 30 years and loved it. Friendly, but not intrusive people and neighbors. A variety of churches equals a melting pot of many different peoples,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Unless your in the top 12% income level this may not be the right choice. We are a bedroom community that has little to no real economy. Taxes are thru the ceiling  More

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