The climate in 56169 Russell, MN is generally quite mild during the summer months. Average temperatures range from the low 70s F to the upper 80s F. Winters are cold, with average temperatures around the mid-teens F. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with about 28 inches of rain and 37 inches of snow annually. Snowfall is usually lightest during January and heaviest during March and April. The area also experiences some lake effect snow from nearby Lake Superior during winter months.
Russell (zip 56169), Minnesota gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Russell (zip 56169) averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Russell (zip 56169). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Russell (zip 56169) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year