Zip 56641 (Federal Dam, MN) Climate

The climate in 56641 Federal Dam, MN is typical of the Upper Midwest region. It experiences all four seasons with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures usually range from the mid-20s to low-80s throughout the year, with occasional spikes in heat and cold. Precipitation is fairly consistent year-round, averaging between 30-50 inches annually with a higher concentration during the spring and winter months. Snowfall can be heavy in some areas during the winter months but generally doesn’t last long due to the warmer climate overall. The area also receives plenty of sunshine throughout most of the year, making it a great place for outdoor activities during most times of the year.

Federal Dam (zip 56641), Minnesota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Federal Dam (zip 56641) averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Federal Dam (zip 56641). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Federal Dam (zip 56641) 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 56641 zip code is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.3 Summer - 3.5 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 56641 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Federal Dam, Minnesota	United States
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	79.0°	85.8°
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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 the 56641 zip code with an average high temperature of 79.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Minnesota. In the 56641 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 56641 zip code are August, July and June.

In the 56641 zip code, there are 2.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 56641 zip code with an average of -1.4°. This is colder than most places in Minnesota.

In the 56641 zip code, there are 176.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

In the 56641 zip code, there are 43.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Minnesota.

Humidity in the 56641 zip code 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.

July is the wettest month in the 56641 zip code with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 27.0 inches in the 56641 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Minnesota.

June is the rainiest month in the 56641 zip code with 12.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 102.2 rainy days annually in the 56641 zip code, 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 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 40.2 inches in the 56641 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in the 56641 zip code with 9.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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