Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lake Wilson, MN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 30.1"
- Annual precip
- 145d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lake Wilson
Lake Wilson, Minnesota averages 43°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 30.1"
- annual precipitation · 46" snow
- 145 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
30.1"
Annual Snow
46.3"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.1"
Plus 46.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake Wilson) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lake Wilson area.
How Lake Wilson compares to every U.S. city
Lake Wilson'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 Lake Wilson
MethodologyZooming out from Lake Wilson's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6" | 7.8" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9" | 10.0" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6" | 9.2" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 5.1" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.3" | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3" | 0.8" | 12.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.7" | 4.0" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8" | 9.1" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 7.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 10.0"
4.8 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 9.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
Snow: 5.1"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
Snow: 0.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
Snow: 0.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
Snow: 4.0"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 9.1"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
145 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,436
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
497
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lake Wilson's climate means for you
Lake Wilson runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 145 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,436 heating and 497 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: Lake Wilson, MN
In Lake Wilson, Minnesota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00214534, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lake Wilson sees about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 46.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 145 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near September 29. On the energy side, 8,436 heating degree days and 497 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake Wilson 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 Lake Wilson, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lake Wilson, Minnesota is 43°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Lake Wilson get? ▼
Lake Wilson receives 30.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 46.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake Wilson? ▼
Lake Wilson 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 Lake Wilson? ▼
Lake Wilson has approximately 145 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake Wilson? ▼
Lake Wilson has 8,436 heating degree days and 497 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 Lake Wilson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00214534 near Lake Wilson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00214534. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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