Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mpls Flying Cloud, MN Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 30.6"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mpls Flying Cloud
Mpls Flying Cloud, Minnesota averages 47°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 30.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 174 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
56°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
30.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mpls Flying Cloud) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Mpls Flying Cloud area.
How Mpls Flying Cloud compares to every U.S. city
Mpls Flying Cloud's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mpls Flying Cloud
MethodologyMpls Flying Cloud'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7" | 8.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
11.1 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
13.2 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
10.0 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
6.3 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
5.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,430
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
787
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mpls Flying Cloud's climate means for you
Mpls Flying Cloud runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,430 heating and 787 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: Mpls Flying Cloud, MN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Mpls Flying Cloud, Minnesota as a location with an annual average temperature of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094963, 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. Mpls Flying Cloud receives roughly 30.6 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 174 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 14. For energy use, 7,430 heating degree days and 787 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mpls Flying Cloud scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Mpls Flying Cloud, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mpls Flying Cloud, Minnesota is 47°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Mpls Flying Cloud get? ▼
Mpls Flying Cloud receives 30.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mpls Flying Cloud? ▼
Mpls Flying Cloud has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mpls Flying Cloud? ▼
Mpls Flying Cloud has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mpls Flying Cloud? ▼
Mpls Flying Cloud has 7,430 heating degree days and 787 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 Mpls Flying Cloud climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094963 near Mpls Flying Cloud.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094963. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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