Clearwater County, Minnesota has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). Summers are usually hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the 80s Fahrenheit (about 30°C) on some days. Winters are cold and snowy, with average lows in the single digits Fahrenheit (-12°C). Precipitation averages around 28 inches (71 cm) annually, with most of it falling in the form of snow during the long winter months. Snowfall can range from light dustings to several feet in some years. Clearwater County's climate is perfect for outdoor activities all year round, from skiing and snowshoeing in the winter to camping, fishing, hiking, biking, and golfing in the summer months.
Clearwater County, Minnesota gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clearwater County averages 43 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 Clearwater County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clearwater County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -5
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year