Hot-summer humid continental climate
Climate Minneapolis - Minnesota
Annual high55ºF
Annual low37ºF
Precipitation30.61 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Wet days | Sunshineh | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 8 | 0.90 | 8 | 140 | 12 |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 0.77 | 7 | 166 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 1.89 | 11 | 200 | 10 |
| Apr | 58 | 37 | 2.66 | 9 | 231 | 3 |
| May | 69 | 49 | 3.36 | 11 | 272 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 4.25 | 13 | 302 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 4.04 | 10 | 343 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.30 | 10 | 296 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 52 | 3.08 | 9 | 237 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 40 | 2.43 | 8 | 193 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 26 | 1.77 | 8 | 115 | 9 |
| Dec | 27 | 12 | 1.16 | 8 | 112 | 12 |
- JanHigh 24ºFLow 8ºFPrecip 0.90 inch
- FebHigh 29ºFLow 13ºFPrecip 0.77 inch
- MarHigh 41ºFLow 24ºFPrecip 1.89 inch
- AprHigh 58ºFLow 37ºFPrecip 2.66 inch
- MayHigh 69ºFLow 49ºFPrecip 3.36 inch
- JunHigh 79ºFLow 59ºFPrecip 4.25 inch
- JulHigh 83ºFLow 64ºFPrecip 4.04 inch
- AugHigh 80ºFLow 62ºFPrecip 4.30 inch
- SepHigh 72ºFLow 52ºFPrecip 3.08 inch
- OctHigh 58ºFLow 40ºFPrecip 2.43 inch
- NovHigh 41ºFLow 26ºFPrecip 1.77 inch
- DecHigh 27ºFLow 12ºFPrecip 1.16 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Minneapolis experiences a humid continental climate, marked by a very strong seasonal temperature contrast. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters. The area receives over 2,600 hours of sunshine annually.
Minneapolis weather averages
Annual high55ºF
Annual low37ºF
Precipitation30.61 inch
Sunshine2607 hours
Daily normals Minneapolis - Minnesota - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 24.6 | 10.7 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 2 | 24.4 | 10.5 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 3 | 24.2 | 10.3 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Jan 4 | 24.1 | 10.1 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 5 | 24.0 | 9.9 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Jan 6 | 23.8 | 9.7 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Jan 7 | 23.7 | 9.5 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Jan 8 | 23.6 | 9.3 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| Jan 9 | 23.5 | 9.2 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Jan 10 | 23.4 | 9.0 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| Jan 11 | 23.4 | 8.9 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Jan 12 | 23.3 | 8.8 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Jan 13 | 23.3 | 8.6 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| Jan 14 | 23.2 | 8.5 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Jan 15 | 23.2 | 8.4 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| Jan 16 | 23.2 | 8.3 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 5.70 | 5.70 |
| Jan 17 | 23.1 | 8.3 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
| Jan 18 | 23.1 | 8.2 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 6.40 | 6.40 |
| Jan 19 | 23.2 | 8.1 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 6.80 | 6.80 |
| Jan 20 | 23.2 | 8.1 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 7.20 | 7.20 |
| Jan 21 | 23.2 | 8.1 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| Jan 22 | 23.3 | 8.1 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 7.90 | 7.90 |
| Jan 23 | 23.3 | 8.1 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 8.30 | 8.30 |
| Jan 24 | 23.4 | 8.1 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 8.70 | 8.70 |
| Jan 25 | 23.5 | 8.1 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Jan 26 | 23.6 | 8.1 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 9.40 | 9.40 |
| Jan 27 | 23.7 | 8.2 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 9.70 | 9.70 |
| Jan 28 | 23.8 | 8.3 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Jan 29 | 23.9 | 8.4 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 10.40 | 10.40 |
| Jan 30 | 24.1 | 8.5 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 10.70 | 10.70 |
| Jan 31 | 24.3 | 8.6 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Minneapolis - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 66.9 | 50.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2 | 64.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3 | 71.1 | 54.0 | 0.03 |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | 73.9 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 8 | 66.9 | 48.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 73.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 10 | 90.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 11 | 90.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 12 | 81.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13 | 57.0 | 53.1 | 0.03 |
| Oct 14 | 55.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15 | 51.1 | 45.0 | 0.69 |
| Oct 16 | 53.1 | 39.9 | 0.07 |
| Oct 17 | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 | 70.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | 73.9 | 48.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22 | 75.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 23 | 75.9 | 55.9 | T |
| Oct 24 | 75.0 | 51.1 | T |
| Oct 25 | 55.0 | 48.0 | 0.02 |
| Oct 26 | 48.9 | 42.1 | 0.38 |
| Oct 27 | 55.9 | 44.1 | 0.14 |
| Oct 28 | – | – | – |
| Oct 29 | – | – | – |
| Oct 30 | – | – | – |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature90.0ºF · Oct 10
- Lowest max temperature48.9ºF · Oct 26
- Highest min temperature64.9ºF · Oct 11
- Lowest min temperature39.9ºF · Oct 16
Geo Minneapolis - Minnesota
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Hennepin
- City
- Minneapolis
- Zip Code
- 55401
- Elevation
- 840 ft
- Longitude
- -93.27
- Latitude
- 44.98
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –