Becker County, MN Climate

Becker, MN County has a humid continental climate, which means that summers can be very warm and humid while winters can be cold and snowy. Average summer temperatures range from the low 70s to the mid-80s, and winter temperatures can reach as low as negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 28 inches of rain annually, with around 55 inches of snowfall each year. Winters in Becker usually start in late October and last until April, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing or ice skating during the cold months.

Becker County, Minnesota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Becker County averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Becker County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Becker County 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 3.4 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Becker County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Becker, Minnesota	United States
	26.5 in.	38.1 in.
	45.6 in.	27.8 in.
	101.9 days	106.2 days
	197 days	205 days
	80.1°	85.8°
	-3.4°	21.7°
	6.3	7
	2.9	4.3
	1454 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 Becker County with an average high temperature of 80.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In Becker County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Becker County are August, July and June.

In Becker County, there are 5.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Becker County with an average of -3.4°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

In Becker County, there are 180.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

In Becker County, there are 49.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

Humidity in Becker County 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 Becker County with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 44% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 26.5 inches in Becker County means that it is drier than most places in Minnesota.

June is the rainiest month in Becker County with 12.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 101.9 rainy days annually in Becker County, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 45.6 inches in Becker County means that it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in Becker County with 10.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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