Orion, MN has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Summers in Orion are hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the mid-80s and high humidity levels. Winters are cold, with average temperatures in the 20s and occasional snowfall throughout the season. The area receives an average of 34 inches of precipitation annually, most of which occurs during the summer months. The spring and fall are generally mild with temperatures ranging from the 40s to the 70s.
Orion, Minnesota gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Orion averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 183 sunny days per year in Orion. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Orion gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year