Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Thief Rvr Falls, MN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 137d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Thief Rvr Falls
Thief Rvr Falls, Minnesota averages 40°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 137 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
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Thief Rvr Falls) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Thief Rvr Falls area.
How Thief Rvr Falls compares to every U.S. city
Thief Rvr Falls's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Thief Rvr Falls
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Thief Rvr Falls captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | -3°F (-19°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | N/A | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 5.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
137 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,473
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
382
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Thief Rvr Falls's climate means for you
Thief Rvr Falls runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 137 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,473 heating and 382 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: Thief Rvr Falls, MN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Thief Rvr Falls, 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 USC00218247, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Thief Rvr Falls averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 137 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near September 28. As for energy demand, 9,473 heating degree days and 382 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Thief Rvr Falls scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Thief Rvr Falls, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Thief Rvr Falls, Minnesota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -3°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Thief Rvr Falls get? ▼
Thief Rvr Falls receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Thief Rvr Falls? ▼
Thief Rvr Falls has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Thief Rvr Falls? ▼
Thief Rvr Falls has approximately 137 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Thief Rvr Falls? ▼
Thief Rvr Falls has 9,473 heating degree days and 382 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 Thief Rvr Falls climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00218247 near Thief Rvr Falls.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00218247. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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