Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Minneapolis/st Paul, MN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 31.6"
- Annual precip
- 178d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Minneapolis/st Paul
Minneapolis/st Paul, Minnesota averages 47°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 31.6"
- annual precipitation · 51" snow
- 178 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
31.6"
Annual Snow
51.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.6"
Plus 51.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Minneapolis/st Paul) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Minneapolis/st Paul area.
How Minneapolis/st Paul compares to every U.S. city
Minneapolis/st Paul's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Minneapolis/st Paul
MethodologyMinneapolis/st Paul'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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9" | 11.0" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9" | 9.5" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7" | 8.2" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9" | 3.5" | 9.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 0.8" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6" | 6.8" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2" | 11.4" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 11.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 9.5"
7.8 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 8.2"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
Snow: 3.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
Snow: 0.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
Snow: 6.8"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
Snow: 11.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
178 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,399
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
830
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74% | 8.9 | 22% | 44% |
| February | 68% | 9.6 | 22% | 41% |
| March | 60% | 10.5 | 20% | 38% |
| April | 53% | 10.4 | 17% | 36% |
| May | 60% | 9.0 | 13% | 31% |
| June | 63% | 9.0 | 16% | 22% |
| July | 65% | 8.0 | 19% | 18% |
| August | 68% | 8.6 | 26% | 19% |
| September | 66% | 9.3 | 28% | 28% |
| October | 66% | 9.7 | 20% | 43% |
| November | 73% | 9.3 | 19% | 46% |
| December | 75% | 9.1 | 20% | 47% |
What Minneapolis/st Paul's climate means for you
Minneapolis/st Paul runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 178 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,399 heating and 830 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: Minneapolis/st Paul, MN
In Minneapolis/st Paul, Minnesota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00014922, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Minneapolis/st Paul averages 31.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 51.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 178 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 18. Turning to energy use, 7,399 heating degree days and 830 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Minneapolis/st Paul scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Minneapolis/st Paul, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Minneapolis/st Paul, Minnesota is 47°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Minneapolis/st Paul get? ▼
Minneapolis/st Paul receives 31.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Minneapolis/st Paul? ▼
Minneapolis/st Paul has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Minneapolis/st Paul? ▼
Minneapolis/st Paul has approximately 178 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Minneapolis/st Paul? ▼
Minneapolis/st Paul has 7,399 heating degree days and 830 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 Minneapolis/st Paul climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014922 near Minneapolis/st Paul.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014922. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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