Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
U OF MN ST Paul, MN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 32.7"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for U OF MN ST Paul
U OF MN ST Paul, Minnesota averages 45°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 32.7"
- annual precipitation · 40" snow
- 163 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
32.7"
Annual Snow
40.4"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.7"
Plus 40.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (U OF MN ST Paul) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the U OF MN ST Paul area.
How U OF MN ST Paul compares to every U.S. city
U OF MN ST Paul'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 U OF MN ST Paul
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For U OF MN ST Paul, 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7" | 8.3" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8" | 12.3" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6" | 4.0" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0" | 2.1" | 10.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9" | 0.5" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 3.0" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1" | 10.2" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 8.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 12.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 4.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
Snow: 2.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
13.1 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
11.3 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
Snow: 0.5"
10.4 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
Snow: 3.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 10.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,992
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
641
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What U OF MN ST Paul's climate means for you
U OF MN ST Paul runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,992 heating and 641 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: U OF MN ST Paul, MN
U OF MN ST Paul, Minnesota runs an annual average of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00218450, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. U OF MN ST Paul receives roughly 32.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 40.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 8. For energy use, 7,992 heating degree days and 641 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, U OF MN ST Paul 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 U OF MN ST Paul, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in U OF MN ST Paul, Minnesota is 45°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does U OF MN ST Paul get? ▼
U OF MN ST Paul receives 32.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 40.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for U OF MN ST Paul? ▼
U OF MN ST Paul 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 U OF MN ST Paul? ▼
U OF MN ST Paul has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in U OF MN ST Paul? ▼
U OF MN ST Paul has 7,992 heating degree days and 641 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 U OF MN ST Paul climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00218450 near U OF MN ST Paul.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00218450. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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