Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moose Lake, MN Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 31.5"
- Annual precip
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moose Lake
Moose Lake, Minnesota averages 41°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 31.5"
- annual precipitation
- 143 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
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
31.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moose Lake) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Moose Lake area.
How Moose Lake compares to every U.S. city
Moose Lake'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 Moose Lake
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Moose Lake, 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 3.5 | 0.2 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
6.1 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
5.3 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,916
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
342
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Moose Lake's climate means for you
Moose Lake runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,916 heating and 342 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: Moose Lake, MN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Moose Lake, Minnesota as a location with an annual average temperature of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00215598, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Moose Lake should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 31.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 2. And on the energy front, 8,916 heating degree days and 342 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moose Lake scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Moose Lake, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moose Lake, Minnesota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 1°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Moose Lake get? ▼
Moose Lake receives 31.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moose Lake? ▼
Moose Lake 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 Moose Lake? ▼
Moose Lake has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moose Lake? ▼
Moose Lake has 8,916 heating degree days and 342 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 Moose Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00215598 near Moose Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00215598. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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