The climate in Olmsted, MN County is generally mild and temperate throughout the year. The average yearly temperature ranges between 37°F and 72°F, with an average of 54°F. There are four distinct seasons, with winter temperatures rarely dipping below 0°F and summer temperatures generally staying around or just above 80°F. Precipitation levels vary seasonally; spring typically sees the highest amount of rainfall with an average of 33 inches. Winter months bring some light snowfall with average accumulation at 12 inches, and summer months see the least amount of precipitation with an average of 17 inches of rain.
Olmsted County, Minnesota gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Olmsted County averages 48 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 183 sunny days per year in Olmsted County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Olmsted County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year