What’s the climate like in Minneapolis?
The current climate of Minneapolis features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Minneapolis in recent years was 44°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in February 2021.
On average, Minneapolis gets 1115 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 44 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Minneapolis?
The best time to visit Minneapolis for sunny weather is April, June and August through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Minneapolis. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Minneapolis
The climate table of Minneapolis shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 32 | 14 | 85 | 112 | 216 | 88 | 158 | 118 | 103 | 114 | 26 | 49 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 10 | 3,0 | 0,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 5,8 | 7,4 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1115 mm per year, averaging 93 mm per month
- Snowfall: 44 cm per year
- Driest months: 14 mm in February, 26 mm in November and 32 mm in January
- Wettest months: 216 mm in May, 158 mm in July and 118 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Minneapolis
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Minneapolis, Kansas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Minneapolis
This graph shows how much precipitation Minneapolis, Kansas, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Minneapolis
This graph shows how much snow Minneapolis, Kansas, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Minneapolis
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Minneapolis, Kansas. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Minneapolis
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Minneapolis, Kansas. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Minneapolis
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Minneapolis, Kansas, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Minneapolis
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Minneapolis, Kansas, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Minneapolis by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Minneapolis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
