2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Minneapolis, MN vs Alexandria, LA

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Highlights
- Alexandria has 85.3% more rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Alexandria has 8.6% more Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alexandria scores 4.5% better than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNAlexandria, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5938
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock752443
Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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Reviews for Alexandria    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I get migraines from rapid shifts of barometric pressure tornado and severe storms in Indiana we can go from 60 to 30 with snow in 24 hours. How does Alexandria compare  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lynette and Lynelle? I knew them when we were children and I'd love to talk with their Mom again. I only remember that they lived in Alexandria.  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live in a great city if you are seeking to raise children. Good schools with low crime  More

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