Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tower, MN Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 28.2"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tower
Tower, Minnesota averages 37°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 28.2"
- annual precipitation · 69" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
25°F
Annual Precip
28.2"
Annual Snow
68.7"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
28.2"
Plus 68.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tower) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tower area.
How Tower compares to every U.S. city
Tower's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tower
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Tower, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | -7°F (-22°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8" | 13.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8" | 10.8" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9" | 7.9" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9" | 8.0" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 0.4" | 13.9 | 0.2 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 7.6 | 0.1 |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8" | 2.4" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6" | 11.0" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9" | 14.8" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 13.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 10.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 7.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
Snow: 8.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
Snow: 0.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
13.1 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
12.6 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 2.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
Snow: 11.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 14.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,348
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
159
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tower's climate means for you
Tower runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 10,348 heating and 159 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: Tower, MN
In Tower, Minnesota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 25°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00218311, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Tower averages 28.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 68.7 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 10,348 heating degree days and 159 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tower scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 Tower, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tower, Minnesota is 37°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages -7°F (-22°C).
How much rain does Tower get? ▼
Tower receives 28.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 68.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tower? ▼
Tower has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tower? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Tower.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tower? ▼
Tower has 10,348 heating degree days and 159 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 Tower climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00218311 near Tower.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00218311. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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