Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lower ST Anthony Falls, MN Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 34.4"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lower ST Anthony Falls
Lower ST Anthony Falls, Minnesota averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 34.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 176 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
34.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lower ST Anthony Falls) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lower ST Anthony Falls area.
How Lower ST Anthony Falls compares to every U.S. city
Lower ST Anthony Falls's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lower ST Anthony Falls
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lower ST Anthony Falls 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 9.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3" | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
5.7 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
7.7 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
12.6 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,699
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
734
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lower ST Anthony Falls's climate means for you
Lower ST Anthony Falls runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,699 heating and 734 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: Lower ST Anthony Falls, MN
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lower ST Anthony Falls, Minnesota. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00214884 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. Lower ST Anthony Falls receives roughly 34.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 16. For energy use, 7,699 heating degree days and 734 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lower ST Anthony Falls scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Lower ST Anthony Falls, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lower ST Anthony Falls, Minnesota is 46°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Lower ST Anthony Falls get? ▼
Lower ST Anthony Falls receives 34.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lower ST Anthony Falls? ▼
Lower ST Anthony Falls has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lower ST Anthony Falls? ▼
Lower ST Anthony Falls has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lower ST Anthony Falls? ▼
Lower ST Anthony Falls has 7,699 heating degree days and 734 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 Lower ST Anthony Falls climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00214884 near Lower ST Anthony Falls.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00214884. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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