Fairmont township, MN Climate


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United States / Minnesota / No Metro Area / Martin County / Fairmont township / Zip Codes
Fairmont township in Minnesota has a continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. In winter, temperatures average around -10°C (14°F) while summer temperatures reach up to 27°C (80°F). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with snowfall occurring from November through March. There are occasional thunderstorms during the summer months, which can bring heavy rain and high winds. The area generally enjoys low humidity levels throughout the year, making it an ideal climate for outdoor activities and recreation.

Fairmont township, Minnesota gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Fairmont township averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Fairmont township. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fairmont township 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


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Fairmont township is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Minnesota.

9.2 Summer - 4 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Fairmont township, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFairmont township, MinnesotaUnited States
  32.3 in.38.1 in.
  42.8 in.27.8 in.
  98.5 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  83.0°85.8°
  5.4°21.7°
  6.77
  3.24.3
  1156 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 Fairmont township with an average high temperature of 83.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Minnesota. In Fairmont township, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Fairmont township are June, August and September.
In Fairmont township, there are 10.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fairmont township with an average of 5.4°. This is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
In Fairmont township, there are 160.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
In Fairmont township, there are 28.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Fairmont township 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.
June is the wettest month in Fairmont township with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.3 inches in Fairmont township means that it is wetter than most places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Fairmont township with 11.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.2 rainy days. There are 98.5 rainy days annually in Fairmont township, 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 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.8 inches in Fairmont township means that it is less snowy than most places in Minnesota. December is the snowiest month in Fairmont township with 12.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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