Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cambridge, MN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 29.7"
- Annual precip
- 155d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cambridge
Cambridge, Minnesota averages 44°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 29.7"
- annual precipitation · 44" snow
- 155 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
29.7"
Annual Snow
44.1"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.7"
Plus 44.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cambridge) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cambridge area.
How Cambridge compares to every U.S. city
Cambridge's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cambridge
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Cambridge's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7" | 5.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7" | 10.0" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 7.4" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7" | 4.0" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8" | 0.5" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 4.5" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0" | 12.3" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 5.4"
4.5 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 10.0"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 7.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
Snow: 4.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
Snow: 4.5"
5.2 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 12.3"
5.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
155 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,124
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
546
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cambridge's climate means for you
Cambridge runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 155 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,124 heating and 546 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: Cambridge, MN
Cambridge, Minnesota runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 34°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00211227, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Cambridge receives roughly 29.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 44.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 155 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 4. For energy use, 8,124 heating degree days and 546 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cambridge scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cambridge, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cambridge, Minnesota is 44°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Cambridge get? ▼
Cambridge receives 29.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 44.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cambridge? ▼
Cambridge has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cambridge? ▼
Cambridge has approximately 155 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cambridge? ▼
Cambridge has 8,124 heating degree days and 546 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 Cambridge climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00211227 near Cambridge.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00211227. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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