Zip 56295 (Watson, MN) Climate

The climate in 56295 Watson, MN is characterized by mild summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from the low 70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit (20s to 30s Celsius), while average winter temperatures range from the teens to the low 30s Fahrenheit (-10s to 0 Celsius). The area receives approximately 33 inches (84 cm) of precipitation each year, mainly in the form of snow during the cold winter months. Snowfall typically begins in early November and continues through mid-April. The area experiences strong winds throughout the year, with peak wind speeds reaching up to 15 mph (24 kph).

Watson (zip 56295), Minnesota gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Watson (zip 56295) averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Watson (zip 56295). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Watson (zip 56295) 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Watson is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Minnesota.

9.2 Summer - 4.1 Winter

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

Climate	Watson, Minnesota	United States
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	83.9°	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 Watson with an average high temperature of 83.9°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Minnesota. In Watson, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Watson are June, August and September.

In Watson, there are 13.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Watson with an average of 2.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.

In Watson, there are 168.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.

In Watson, there are 35.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.

The humidity is usually comfortable in Watson 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 Watson with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 26.1 inches in Watson means that it is drier than most places in Minnesota.

June is the rainiest month in Watson with 10.8 days of rain, and December is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 85.5 rainy days annually in Watson, which is less rainy than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 44.5 inches in Watson means that it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota. December is the snowiest month in Watson with 9.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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