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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Wright, MN Climate

Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →

38°F
Avg annual temp
44/100
Comfort score
31.2"
Annual precip
110d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Wright

Wright, Minnesota averages 38°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.

38°F
yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
44/100
comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
31.2"
annual precipitation · 59" snow
110 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

38°F (3°C)

Avg High

49°F

Avg Low

27°F

Annual Precip

31.2"

Annual Snow

59.2"

Comfort Score

44/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

44/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

38°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

31.2"

Plus 59.2" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wright) 44.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wright area.

How Wright compares to every U.S. city

Wright'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Wright

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Wright captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 18°F (-8°C) -3°F (-19°C) 8°F (-13°C)
February 24°F (-5°C) 0°F (-18°C) 12°F (-11°C)
March 36°F (2°C) 13°F (-11°C) 25°F (-4°C)
April 50°F (10°C) 26°F (-4°C) 38°F (3°C)
May 64°F (18°C) 37°F (3°C) 50°F (10°C)
June 72°F (22°C) 47°F (8°C) 59°F (15°C)
July 76°F (25°C) 52°F (11°C) 64°F (18°C)
August 75°F (24°C) 50°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
September 66°F (19°C) 43°F (6°C) 55°F (13°C)
October 52°F (11°C) 32°F (0°C) 42°F (6°C)
November 36°F (2°C) 19°F (-7°C) 27°F (-3°C)
December 23°F (-5°C) 5°F (-15°C) 14°F (-10°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.6"

Snow: 10.6"

6.8 days with precipitation

February 0.8"

Snow: 11.9"

5.7 days with precipitation

March 1.5"

Snow: 8.3"

5.9 days with precipitation

April 2.3"

Snow: 4.7"

8.8 days with precipitation

May 3.5"

Snow: 0.2"

10.2 days with precipitation

June 4.7"

11.0 days with precipitation

July 4.4"

10.5 days with precipitation

August 4.1"

8.9 days with precipitation

September 3.2"

8.9 days with precipitation

October 3.3"

Snow: 2.0"

9.5 days with precipitation

November 1.5"

Snow: 9.2"

7.1 days with precipitation

December 1.2"

Snow: 12.3"

7.2 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 18

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 31

50% probability date

Growing Season

110 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

9,930

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

131

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Wright's climate means for you

Wright runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 110 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 9,930 heating and 131 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: Wright, MN

In Wright, Minnesota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00219173, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.

Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Wright should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 31.2 inches, with 59.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 110 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near September 18. And on the energy front, 9,930 heating degree days and 131 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wright scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Wright, MN?
The average annual temperature in Wright, Minnesota is 38°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (25°C) and the coldest averages -3°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Wright get?
Wright receives 31.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 59.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wright?
Wright 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 Wright?
Wright has approximately 110 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around September 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wright?
Wright has 9,930 heating degree days and 131 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 Wright climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00219173 near Wright.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00219173. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.