Waukenabo, MN Climate


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United States / Minnesota / No Metro Area / Aitkin County / Waukenabo / Zip Codes
Waukenabo, MN has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. Spring brings mild temperatures and periodic rain showers, while autumn is generally dry and cool. On average, Waukenabo receives around 36 inches of precipitation annually, with snowfall totals reaching an average of 51 inches per year. The area is known for its dramatic temperature swings throughout the year, so it’s important to plan accordingly for any outdoor activities.

Waukenabo, Minnesota gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Waukenabo averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Waukenabo. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waukenabo gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -2
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Waukenabo is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.1 Summer - 3.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Waukenabo, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWaukenabo, MinnesotaUnited States
  28.7 in.38.1 in.
  39.0 in.27.8 in.
  104.6 days106.2 days
  187 days205 days
  79.5°85.8°
  -1.7°21.7°
  6.37
  3.24.3
  1247 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 Waukenabo with an average high temperature of 79.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Waukenabo, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waukenabo are August, July and June.
In Waukenabo, there are 3.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waukenabo with an average of -1.7°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Waukenabo, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
In Waukenabo, there are 46.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.
Humidity in Waukenabo 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 Waukenabo with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 28.7 inches in Waukenabo means that it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Waukenabo with 12.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 104.6 rainy days annually in Waukenabo, which is rainier than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 39.0 inches in Waukenabo means that it is one of the least snowy places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in Waukenabo with 8.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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