Corcoran, MN Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Corcoran, MN has a climate that is typical of the upper Midwest. Summers are typically warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping below freezing on most nights. Springtime brings moderate temperatures and frequent rain showers while autumn can be quite chilly with occasional snowfall. The area experiences all four seasons, giving residents plenty of opportunity to experience outdoor activities throughout the year.

Corcoran, Minnesota gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Corcoran averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Corcoran. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Corcoran gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Corcoran is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.3 Summer - 3.8 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Corcoran, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCorcoran, MinnesotaUnited States
  31.0 in.38.1 in.
  45.3 in.27.8 in.
  97.9 days106.2 days
  194 days205 days
  82.5°85.8°
  3.6°21.7°
  6.67
  3.14.3
  968 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 Corcoran with an average high temperature of 82.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Minnesota. In Corcoran, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Corcoran are June, August and July.
In Corcoran, there are 7.2 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 Corcoran with an average of 3.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
In Corcoran, there are 158.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
In Corcoran, there are 29.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Corcoran but some summer days can be muggy. July is the most humid month, though it is still relatively mild compared to many other places. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Corcoran with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 31.0 inches in Corcoran means that it is wetter than most places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Corcoran with 10.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 97.9 rainy days annually in Corcoran, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 45.3 inches in Corcoran means that it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. December is the snowiest month in Corcoran with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Corcoran
    See all ()

This is a quick note about the political affiliations for Corcoran, Minnesota. SperlingViews indicated that close to 60% of Corcoran residents are registered Democrats.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Corcoran

Jobs
Compare Corcoran,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Corcoran, Minnesota to any other city in the US.