Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Aitkin, MN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 31.9"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Aitkin
Aitkin, Minnesota averages 41°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 31.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 135 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
31.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Aitkin) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Aitkin area.
How Aitkin compares to every U.S. city
Aitkin's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Aitkin
MethodologyAitkin's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 5.7 | 0.1 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4" | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1" | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
5.3 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
6.2 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
8.7 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
5.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,141
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
270
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Aitkin's climate means for you
Aitkin runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,141 heating and 270 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Aitkin, MN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Aitkin, Minnesota as a location with an annual average temperature of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00210059, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Aitkin averages 31.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near September 28. As for energy demand, 9,141 heating degree days and 270 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Aitkin scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Aitkin, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Aitkin, Minnesota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Aitkin get? ▼
Aitkin receives 31.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Aitkin? ▼
Aitkin has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Aitkin? ▼
Aitkin has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Aitkin? ▼
Aitkin has 9,141 heating degree days and 270 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Aitkin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00210059 near Aitkin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00210059. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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