Climate Comfort Score
52/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Melrose, MN Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Melrose
Melrose, Minnesota averages 42°F a year and scores 52/100 on the comfort index — moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 52/100
- comfort score — milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 29.1"
- annual precipitation · 39" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) — 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
29.1"
Annual Snow
39.0"
Comfort Score
52/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.1"
Plus 39.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Melrose) 52.0%
National median (≈55)
PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Melrose area.
How Melrose compares to every U.S. city
Melrose's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
52 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 Melrose
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Melrose 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7" | 5.0" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7" | 9.0" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4" | 7.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6" | 5.1" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.2" | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 0.4" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2" | 4.0" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9" | 8.1" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 5.0"
4.8 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 9.0"
4.3 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 7.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
Snow: 5.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
Snow: 0.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 4.0"
4.9 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 8.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,811
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
483
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Melrose's climate means for you
Melrose runs 42°F a year — peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 8,811 heating and 483 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: Melrose, MN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Melrose, Minnesota as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00215325, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Melrose receives roughly 29.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 39.0 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 1. For energy use, 8,811 heating degree days and 483 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Melrose scores 52/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Melrose, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Melrose, Minnesota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Melrose get? ▼
Melrose receives 29.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 39.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Melrose? ▼
Melrose has a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Melrose? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Melrose.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Melrose? ▼
Melrose has 8,811 heating degree days and 483 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Melrose climate data come from? ▼
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00215325. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00215325. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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