Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Olivia, MN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 27.9"
- Annual precip
- 148d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Olivia
Olivia, Minnesota averages 43°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 27.9"
- annual precipitation · 38" snow
- 148 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
27.9"
Annual Snow
37.7"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.9"
Plus 37.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Olivia) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Olivia area.
How Olivia compares to every U.S. city
Olivia'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Olivia
MethodologyZooming out from Olivia'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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6" | 6.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8" | 8.7" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4" | 6.7" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5" | 2.4" | 14.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2" | 0.1" | 11.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 3.8" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0" | 9.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 6.6"
3.6 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 8.7"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 6.7"
4.3 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
Snow: 2.4"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
9.1 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
Snow: 0.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 3.8"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 9.4"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
148 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,436
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
513
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Olivia's climate means for you
Olivia runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 148 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,436 heating and 513 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: Olivia, MN
In Olivia, Minnesota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00216152, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Olivia should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 27.9 inches, with 37.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 148 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 8,436 heating degree days and 513 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Olivia 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 Olivia, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Olivia, Minnesota is 43°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Olivia get? ▼
Olivia receives 27.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 37.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Olivia? ▼
Olivia 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 Olivia? ▼
Olivia has approximately 148 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Olivia? ▼
Olivia has 8,436 heating degree days and 513 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 Olivia climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00216152 near Olivia.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00216152. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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