Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New York Mills, MN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 26.9"
- Annual precip
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New York Mills
New York Mills, Minnesota averages 40°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 26.9"
- annual precipitation · 46" snow
- 142 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
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
26.9"
Annual Snow
45.6"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.9"
Plus 45.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New York Mills) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the New York Mills area.
How New York Mills compares to every U.S. city
New York Mills'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 New York Mills
MethodologyZooming out from New York Mills's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4" | 9.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6" | 8.0" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9" | 7.8" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0" | 3.3" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 4.2 | 0.1 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5" | 1.2" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 5.3" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8" | 10.4" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 9.6"
5.3 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 8.0"
5.3 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 7.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
Snow: 3.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 4.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
Snow: 1.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 5.3"
5.2 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 10.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,440
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
304
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What New York Mills's climate means for you
New York Mills runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,440 heating and 304 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: New York Mills, MN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe New York Mills, Minnesota as a location with an annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00215902, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
New York Mills averages 26.9 inches of precipitation a year, with 45.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near September 29. As for energy demand, 9,440 heating degree days and 304 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New York Mills scores 49/100 (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 New York Mills, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in New York Mills, Minnesota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -2°F (-19°C).
How much rain does New York Mills get? ▼
New York Mills receives 26.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 45.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New York Mills? ▼
New York Mills 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 New York Mills? ▼
New York Mills has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New York Mills? ▼
New York Mills has 9,440 heating degree days and 304 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 New York Mills climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00215902 near New York Mills.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00215902. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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