South Red River, MN Climate


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United States / Minnesota / No Metro Area / Kittson County / South Red River / Zip Codes
South Red River, MN enjoys a moderate climate that is characterized by long, warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is consistent throughout the year, with snowfall being particularly prevalent during the winter months. Temperatures in summer range from mild to hot, while winter temperatures can get as low as -10°C at times. The area experiences relatively low humidity levels throughout the year and rarely sees extreme weather conditions. All in all, South Red River offers an enjoyable climate with plenty of sunshine and loads of outdoor activities year-round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for South Red River is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.2 Summer - 3.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in South Red River, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSouth Red River, MinnesotaUnited States
  20.8 in.38.1 in.
  38.0 in.27.8 in.
  80.0 days106.2 days
  197 days205 days
  79.6°85.8°
  -6.7°21.7°
  6.27
  3.14.3
  794 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 South Red River with an average high temperature of 79.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In South Red River, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for South Red River are August, July and June.
In South Red River, there are 6.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for South Red River with an average of -6.7°. This is one of the coldest places in Minnesota.
In South Red River, there are 192.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Minnesota.
In South Red River, there are 60.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Minnesota.
Humidity in South Red River is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in South Red River with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.8 inches in South Red River means that it is one of the driest places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in South Red River with 10.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 80.0 rainy days annually in South Red River, which is one of the least rainy places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.0 inches in South Red River means that it is one of the least snowy places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in South Red River with 8.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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