Climate Ottertail - Minnesota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 19 | 25 | 37 | 54 | 67 | 76 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | -3 | 2 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 56 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.55 | 0.45 | 1.20 | 2.12 | 3.35 | 4.43 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 12 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 81 | 79 | 69 | 55 | 37 | 22 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 60 | 59 | 48 | 35 | 20 | 4 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.32 | 2.95 | 2.90 | 2.69 | 1.13 | 0.59 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
What is the average weather in Ottertail, Minnesota?
Ottertail experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are very cold and bring significant snowfall. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters.
Ottertail Climate Graph - Minnesota Climate Chart
Daily normals Ottertail - Minnesota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 18.2 | 0.7 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 18.0 | 0.4 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 17.8 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 17.6 | -0.2 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 17.5 | -0.5 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 17.3 | -0.7 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 17.2 | -1.0 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 17.1 | -1.2 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 17.0 | -1.4 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 16.9 | -1.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 16.8 | -1.9 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 16.8 | -2.0 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 16.7 | -2.2 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 16.7 | -2.4 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 16.7 | -2.5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 16.7 | -2.6 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 16.8 | -2.7 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 16.8 | -2.8 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 16.9 | -2.9 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 17.0 | -3.0 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 17.1 | -3.0 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 17.2 | -3.0 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 17.3 | -3.0 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 17.5 | -3.0 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 17.6 | -3.0 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 17.8 | -3.0 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 18.0 | -2.9 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 18.2 | -2.8 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 18.4 | -2.7 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 18.6 | -2.6 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 18.9 | -2.5 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Ottertail - August 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | 75.9 | 63.0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Aug | 84.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Aug | 82.9 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Aug | 82.9 | 55.9 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Aug | 72.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Aug | 75.9 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Aug | 79.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Aug | 78.1 | 57.0 | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Aug | 78.1 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Aug | 79.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Aug | 79.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Ottertail
| Aug 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 78.8 ºF | 19 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 58.9 ºF | -3 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.79 inch | 0.55 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 12 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 84.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 72.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 64.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 55.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather August 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Ottertail - Minnesota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Minnesota | |
| County | Otter Tail | |
| City | Ottertail | |
| Zip Code | 56571 | |
| Longitude | -95.56 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 46.43 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1352ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Ottertail - Minnesota
| Local Time | 06:39 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Ottertail - Minnesota
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Ottertail weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 52ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 31ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 26.68 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 53 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Ottertail
Longitude: -95.56, Latitude: 46.43
Average weather Ottertail, MN - 56571
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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