Wellington, MN is located in the Upper Midwest and has a humid continental climate. Summers are generally warm and humid with temperatures reaching into the 80s (Fahrenheit), while winters can be cold with temperatures dropping to below 0° F. Precipitation is spread out throughout the year, with most of it falling from May to August. Snowfall can be heavy during winter months, so residents should plan accordingly for driving conditions. Wellington also experiences lots of thunderstorms during the summer months due to its proximity to Lake Superior.
Wellington, Minnesota gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wellington averages 37 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 Wellington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wellington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 4
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year