Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Long Prairie, MN Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 31.0"
- Annual precip
- 137d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Long Prairie
Long Prairie, Minnesota averages 40°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 31.0"
- annual precipitation · 54" snow
- 137 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
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
31.0"
Annual Snow
54.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.0"
Plus 54.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Long Prairie) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Long Prairie area.
How Long Prairie compares to every U.S. city
Long Prairie's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Long Prairie
MethodologyLong Prairie'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.0" | 9.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9" | 9.0" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5" | 8.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7" | 6.1" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 0.2" | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9" | 1.8" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 7.1" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1" | 11.5" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 9.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 9.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
Snow: 8.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
Snow: 6.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
Snow: 0.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
Snow: 1.8"
11.1 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
Snow: 7.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 11.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
137 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,333
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
313
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Long Prairie's climate means for you
Long Prairie runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 137 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,333 heating and 313 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: Long Prairie, MN
In Long Prairie, Minnesota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00214861, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Long Prairie averages 31.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 54.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 137 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near September 27. Turning to energy use, 9,333 heating degree days and 313 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Long Prairie scores 44/100 (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 Long Prairie, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Long Prairie, Minnesota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -1°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Long Prairie get? ▼
Long Prairie receives 31.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 54.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Long Prairie? ▼
Long Prairie has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Long Prairie? ▼
Long Prairie has approximately 137 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Long Prairie? ▼
Long Prairie has 9,333 heating degree days and 313 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 Long Prairie climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00214861 near Long Prairie.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00214861. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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