Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 37.9"
- Annual precip
- 155d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, Minnesota averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 37.9"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 155 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
37.9"
Annual Snow
52.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Plus 52.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr area.
How Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.3" | 10.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2" | 10.8" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 9.0" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3" | 3.0" | 11.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5" | 0.4" | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8" | 0.7" | 11.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 5.8" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5" | 11.9" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.3"
Snow: 10.7"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
Snow: 10.8"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 2.3"
Snow: 9.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
Snow: 3.0"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
Snow: 0.4"
14.1 days with precipitation
June 5.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
July 4.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 5.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 11.9"
9.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
155 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,010
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
625
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr's climate means for you
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 155 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,010 heating and 625 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: Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN
Based on station USC00218692 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, Minnesota averages 45°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr averages 37.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 52.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 155 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 4. Turning to energy use, 8,010 heating degree days and 625 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr, Minnesota is 45°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr get? ▼
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr receives 37.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 52.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr? ▼
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr? ▼
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr has approximately 155 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr? ▼
Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr has 8,010 heating degree days and 625 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 Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00218692 near Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00218692. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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