Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Goodridge, MN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 24.3"
- Annual precip
- 120d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Goodridge
Goodridge, Minnesota averages 38°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 24.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 120 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
24.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Goodridge) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Goodridge area.
How Goodridge compares to every U.S. city
Goodridge'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 Goodridge
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Goodridge captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 15°F (-10°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7" | 6.7 | 0.1 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.0" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
8.5 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
10.4 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
120 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,106
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
188
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Goodridge's climate means for you
Goodridge runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 120 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,106 heating and 188 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: Goodridge, MN
An annual average temperature of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 27°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Goodridge, Minnesota. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00004994 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Goodridge receives roughly 24.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 120 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 20 and the first fall freeze near September 17. For energy use, 10,106 heating degree days and 188 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Goodridge 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 Goodridge, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Goodridge, Minnesota is 38°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages -5°F (-21°C).
How much rain does Goodridge get? ▼
Goodridge receives 24.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Goodridge? ▼
Goodridge 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 Goodridge? ▼
Goodridge has approximately 120 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around September 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Goodridge? ▼
Goodridge has 10,106 heating degree days and 188 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 Goodridge climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004994 near Goodridge.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004994. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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