Zip 56201 (Willmar, MN) Climate

Willmar, MN, located in the US state of Minnesota, has a humid continental climate. The summers are generally warm and humid with temperatures reaching into the low 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) while the winters can be very cold with temperatures dropping to well below zero Fahrenheit (-18 Celsius). Precipitation is relatively moderate throughout the year with an average yearly total of about 30 inches (76 cm) mostly spread evenly throughout the year. Snowfall is common during winter months and can range from light snow accumulations to major blizzards. Overall, Willmar's climate is characterized by its hot and humid summers and cold winters.

Willmar (zip 56201), Minnesota gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Willmar (zip 56201) averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Willmar (zip 56201). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Willmar (zip 56201) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 2
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 3.8 Winter

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

Climate	Willmar, Minnesota	United States
	30.4 in.	38.1 in.
	46.9 in.	27.8 in.
	88.5 days	106.2 days
	199 days	205 days
	82.4°	85.8°
	2.3°	21.7°
	6.6	7
	3.2	4.3
	1133 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 Willmar with an average high temperature of 82.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Minnesota. In Willmar, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Willmar are June, August and July.

In Willmar, there are 8.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Willmar with an average of 2.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.

In Willmar, there are 164.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.

In Willmar, there are 36.1 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 Willmar 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 Willmar with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 43% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 30.4 inches in Willmar means that it is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.

June is the rainiest month in Willmar with 10.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 88.5 rainy days annually in Willmar, 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 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 46.9 inches in Willmar means that it is snowier than most places in Minnesota. December is the snowiest month in Willmar with 9.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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