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What’s the climate like in Minneapolis?

The current climate of Minneapolis features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of -4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -13°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Minneapolis in recent years was 39°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -26°C in January 2019.

On average, Minneapolis gets 869 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 95 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 June through September. 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.

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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
Temp. max (°C) -4 -3 6 13 20 28 29 27 24 15 5 0
Temp. min (°C) -12 -12 -3 3 10 17 19 18 14 6 -2 -7
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Precipitation (mm) 14 20 41 73 156 94 89 118 79 68 85 32
Snow (cm) 22 26 14 10 0,2 0 0 0 0 1,6 8,9 12
UV Index 2 4 4 5 7 6 7 6 4 4 2 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: 14°C
  • Highest temperature: 29°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: -4°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 869 mm per year, averaging 72 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 95 cm per year
  • Driest months: 14 mm in January, 20 mm in February and 32 mm in December
  • Wettest months: 156 mm in May, 118 mm in August and 94 mm in June

*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, Minnesota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Average Precipitation per Month in Minneapolis

This graph shows how much precipitation Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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.

Precipitation per Month in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Average Snowfall per Month in Minneapolis

This graph shows how much snow Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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.

Snowfall per Month in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Average UV Index per Month in Minneapolis

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Yearly Temperature in Minneapolis

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Minneapolis

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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.

Yearly Precipitation in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Minneapolis

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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.

Yearly Snowfall in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

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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.

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