2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Minneapolis, MN vs Schenectady, NY

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Highlights
- Schenectady has 27.0% more rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Schenectady has 10.6% less Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Schenectady scores 1.5% better than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNSchenectady, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock137106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2432443
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 4 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 Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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