Fairmont, MN has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by large seasonal temperature differences and low levels of precipitation throughout the year. Summers in Fairmont are usually hot and humid, with temperatures commonly reaching into the mid-80s, while winters are typically cold and snowy, with temperatures sometimes dropping below zero. Precipitation is usually moderate to light throughout the year, often falling as snow during winter months. Fairmont typically has around 30 inches of total snowfall annually.
Fairmont, Minnesota gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairmont averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Fairmont. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairmont gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 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 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year