Zip 55407 (Minneapolis, MN) Climate

The climate in 55407 Minneapolis, MN is generally cold and temperate. The summers are warm and humid, while the winters are frigid and snowy. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) on average, with some days seeing higher temperatures of 80+°F (26+°C). Winters are very cold, with temperatures dropping down to 0°F (-18°C) on average during January and February. Snowfall is common in the wintertime, with average snowfall accumulation totaling around 46 inches throughout the year.

Minneapolis (zip 55407), Minnesota gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Minneapolis (zip 55407) averages 53 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Minneapolis (zip 55407). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Minneapolis (zip 55407) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 53 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 55407 zip code is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.2 Summer - 3.7 Winter

August, June and July are the most pleasant months in the 55407 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Minneapolis, Minnesota	United States
	31.8 in.	38.1 in.
	52.6 in.	27.8 in.
	110.9 days	106.2 days
	196 days	205 days
	83.7°	85.8°
	7.0°	21.7°
	6.6	7
	3.1	4.3
	854 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 the 55407 zip code with an average high temperature of 83.7°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Minnesota. In the 55407 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 55407 zip code are June, August and September.

In the 55407 zip code, there are 11.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 55407 zip code with an average of 7.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Minnesota.

In the 55407 zip code, there are 147.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Minnesota.

In the 55407 zip code, there are 20.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Minnesota.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 55407 zip code 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 the 55407 zip code with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 31.8 inches in the 55407 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Minnesota.

June is the rainiest month in the 55407 zip code with 12.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 6.0 rainy days. There are 110.9 rainy days annually in the 55407 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 52.6 inches in the 55407 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in Minnesota. December is the snowiest month in the 55407 zip code with 11.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Melissa · Minneapolis, MN

Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis is divine!

Over 15 years ago

The neighborhood has a range of socio-economic levels, a liberal political slat, a very active neighborhood association, a lovely park with lots of great activities all More

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Bp · Minneapolis, MN

Powderhorn Park

Over 17 years ago

This is an area for those who want access to public transportation, park access within a few blocks and appreciate More

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