Waterford, MN experiences a humid continental climate with long, cold winters and warm summers. The temperatures in winter can dip well below freezing, while summer temperatures average in the high 70s and low 80s Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly consistent year round, with an annual average of about 33 inches. The area can get quite windy due to its location on Lake Michigan, making the summers comfortable for outdoor activities while keeping the winter chill down a bit.
Waterford, Minnesota gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Waterford averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Waterford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Waterford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 5
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year