Elysian, MN has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. In the winter months, temperatures often dip below freezing and snowfall is common. Summers are typically hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms in the afternoon. Average yearly precipitation is around 30 inches, with most of it falling during the spring and summer months. Winters tend to be dry but can also bring significant snowfall. The area gets plenty of sunshine year-round, with an average of over 200 days of sunshine per year.
Elysian, Minnesota gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elysian averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Elysian. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elysian gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year