Minneapolis averages 16.5 days a year above 90°F, with June the wettest month at 4.84 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 110°F on Jul 13, 1995; the coldest, −38°F on Feb 2, 1996. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 5.9 in on Jun 25, 2003.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Minneapolis
Year-round temperature
In Minneapolis, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 72°F and 83°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 22°F and 27°F and overnight lows reaching 8°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Minneapolis averages 2.9 in per month over the long run. June is the wettest at 4.8 in, while February is the driest at 0.9 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Minneapolis averages 16.5 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 37 such days (1998); the coolest just 1 (2014).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Minneapolis has received 6.8 in of precipitation this year — 37% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (10.7 in).