Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lutsen, MN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 124d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lutsen
Lutsen, Minnesota averages 37°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 124 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
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lutsen) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Lutsen area.
How Lutsen compares to every U.S. city
Lutsen's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lutsen
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lutsen, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | -3°F (-20°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | N/A | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
124 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,382
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
100
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lutsen's climate means for you
Lutsen runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 124 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,382 heating and 100 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: Lutsen, MN
An annual average temperature of 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 46°F to a mean daily low of 27°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lutsen, Minnesota. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00214918 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. Lutsen receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 124 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 26 and the first fall freeze near September 27. For energy use, 10,382 heating degree days and 100 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lutsen scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 Lutsen, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lutsen, Minnesota is 37°F. The warmest month averages 73°F (23°C) and the coldest averages -3°F (-20°C).
How much rain does Lutsen get? ▼
Lutsen receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lutsen? ▼
Lutsen has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lutsen? ▼
Lutsen has approximately 124 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 26 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lutsen? ▼
Lutsen has 10,382 heating degree days and 100 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 Lutsen climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00214918 near Lutsen.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00214918. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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