Chester Township (Polk County), MN has a continental climate. Summers in the region tend to be hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the 80s and 90s (Fahrenheit). Winters are generally cold and snowy, with average temperatures in the 20s and 30s (Fahrenheit). Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, averaging around 33 inches annually. Snowfall typically ranges from 20-30 inches per year, with larger accumulations possible in some locations. Spring and fall months tend to have milder weather conditions.
Chester township (Polk County), Minnesota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester township (Polk County) averages 42 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 Chester township (Polk County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester township (Polk County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 -5
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year