Caribou, MN has a humid continental climate. The average temperatures range from 8-19°C in the summer months and -12-4°C in the winter months. Precipitation is frequent throughout the year, with snowfall accumulating during the winter months. The city averages 134 days of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest places in Minnesota. The humidity levels are fairly moderate during most of the year, although they can become quite high during the summer months as hot and humid air masses move into the area from neighboring states.
Caribou, Minnesota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Caribou averages 39 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 Caribou. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Caribou gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 -7
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year