Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Milaca, MN Climate
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- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 30.8"
- Annual precip
- 146d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Milaca
Milaca, Minnesota averages 42°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 30.8"
- annual precipitation · 49" snow
- 146 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
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
30.8"
Annual Snow
48.9"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.8"
Plus 48.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Milaca) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Milaca area.
How Milaca compares to every U.S. city
Milaca'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 Milaca
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Milaca 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 (-6°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8" | 7.4" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8" | 11.1" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4" | 8.4" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7" | 4.4" | 18.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 0.1" | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 0.8" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 6.5" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1" | 10.2" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 7.4"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 11.1"
5.0 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 8.4"
6.5 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
Snow: 4.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
Snow: 0.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
10.3 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 6.5"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 10.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
146 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,808
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
378
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Milaca's climate means for you
Milaca runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 146 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,808 heating and 378 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: Milaca, MN
Milaca, Minnesota runs an annual average of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 31°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00215392, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Milaca should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 30.8 inches, with 48.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 146 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 8,808 heating degree days and 378 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Milaca scores 49/100 (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 Milaca, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Milaca, Minnesota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 1°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Milaca get? ▼
Milaca receives 30.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 48.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Milaca? ▼
Milaca 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 Milaca? ▼
Milaca has approximately 146 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Milaca? ▼
Milaca has 8,808 heating degree days and 378 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 Milaca climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00215392 near Milaca.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00215392. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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