Weather radar Minneapolis
Real-time precipitation radar · Minnesota · United States
Minneapolis climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Minneapolis shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -4.2° | -2.7° | 6.2° | 12.2° | 21.3° | 27° | 28.4° | 26.9° | 24.5° | 16.7° | 6.7° | -1° |
| Avg low (°C) | -11.3° | -12.2° | -3.3° | 3.1° | 10.8° | 17° | 18.4° | 17.4° | 13.9° | 7.2° | -1° | -8.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 26 | 73 | 114 | 102 | 114 | 76 | 140 | 73 | 58 | 42 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 170 | 212 | 263 | 247 | 330 | 364 | 392 | 341 | 303 | 248 | 175 | 145 |
| Humidity | 75% | 71% | 65% | 63% | 60% | 63% | 68% | 72% | 70% | 68% | 71% | 78% |
Best time to visit Minneapolis
The best time to visit Minneapolis is typically July. In this month the average high is 28.4°C, precipitation is 76 mm and sunshine duration is 392 hours. The annual average high is 13.5°C, total annual precipitation is 894 mm (106 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3190 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Minneapolis
How up to date is the weather radar for Minneapolis?
The weather radar for Minneapolis is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Minneapolis?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Minneapolis: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Minneapolis?
The thunderstorm potential for Minneapolis is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Minneapolis.
What is the climate like in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has an annual average high of 13.5°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 28.4°C), the coldest February (avg low -12.2°C). The wettest month is August with 140 mm, the driest January with 23 mm. Total annual precipitation is 894 mm (106 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3190 hours.
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