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Weather & Climate in Minneapolis, MN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Minneapolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 50.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area57.5 sq mi (148.8 km²)
Population Density7,905/sq mi
Coordinates44.9633°N, 93.2683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDakota County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 50.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 136 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 104 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 74 km 33.7 mi 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 29 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 24 km 6.9 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 8 km 6.8 mi 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 9 km 17.3 mi 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 43 km 12.3 mi 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 75 km 9.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 87 km 52.6 mi 1
May 16, 2017 EF3 93 km 82.5 mi 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 30 km 6.0 mi 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 89 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 62 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 62 km 30.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 27 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 7 km 5.5 mi 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 16 km 16.2 mi 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 98 km 3.8 mi 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 86 km 9.1 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 78 km 15.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 72 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 65 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 70 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 70 km
2009 BU9 4,112 73 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 64 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 65 km
2009 BU11 3,242 69 km
1997 BIG 2,987 67 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 36 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 65 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 71 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 65 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 64 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 96 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 73 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 67 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 64 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Minneapolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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