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Minneapolis
DetailsHeat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Minneapolis experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
Winter months (December to February) are quite cold, with average highs below freezing and lows often in the single digits, creating discomfort.
Summer months (June to August) are much warmer, with average highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, providing a comfortable climate.
However, temperatures can occasionally exceed 86.0F, leading to discomfort.
The transition months of April, May, September, and October offer milder temperatures, with the most comfortable temperatures in May, June and September.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 22.1°F |
| Feb | 26.1°F |
| Mar | 40.5°F |
| Apr | 52.3°F |
| May | 67.5°F |
| Jun | 79.0°F |
| Jul | 83.5°F |
| Aug | 81.0°F |
| Sep | 75.9°F |
| Oct | 58.3°F |
| Nov | 41.0°F |
| Dec | 28.6°F |
| Average | 54.7°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3°F |
| Feb | 11.7°F |
| Mar | 26.6°F |
| Apr | 36.9°F |
| May | 50.2°F |
| Jun | 62.1°F |
| Jul | 66.0°F |
| Aug | 63.9°F |
| Sep | 58.5°F |
| Oct | 44.2°F |
| Nov | 29.5°F |
| Dec | 17.4°F |
| Average | 39.7°F |
Minneapolis experiences a significant variation in sun hours throughout the year, with the lowest in December (1.9h) and the highest in July (7.9h)
The precipitation levels remain relatively consistent, ranging from 0.03in to 0.18in, with slightly higher amounts in the spring and summer months
This indicates a climate with distinct seasonal changes in daylight but relatively stable precipitation.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.1 hours/day |
| Feb | 2.2 hours/day |
| Mar | 2.9 hours/day |
| Apr | 3.5 hours/day |
| May | 5.6 hours/day |
| Jun | 6.6 hours/day |
| Jul | 7.9 hours/day |
| Aug | 7.1 hours/day |
| Sep | 6.7 hours/day |
| Oct | 4.8 hours/day |
| Nov | 3.2 hours/day |
| Dec | 1.9 hours/day |
| Average | 4.5 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.0in |
| Feb | 0.1in |
| Mar | 0.1in |
| Apr | 0.2in |
| May | 0.2in |
| Jun | 0.2in |
| Jul | 0.2in |
| Aug | 0.2in |
| Sep | 0.1in |
| Oct | 0.1in |
| Nov | 0.1in |
| Dec | 0.1in |
| Average | 0.1in |
Wind Speed
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.6mph |
| Feb | 11.1mph |
| Mar | 12.1mph |
| Apr | 13.0mph |
| May | 11.4mph |
| Jun | 11.4mph |
| Jul | 10.1mph |
| Aug | 10.3mph |
| Sep | 11.6mph |
| Oct | 12.5mph |
| Nov | 11.6mph |
| Dec | 10.9mph |
| Average | 11.4mph |
Humidity
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 84.8% |
| Feb | 83.9% |
| Mar | 74.2% |
| Apr | 68.5% |
| May | 65.3% |
| Jun | 69.1% |
| Jul | 67.2% |
| Aug | 65.4% |
| Sep | 62.9% |
| Oct | 62.0% |
| Nov | 69.7% |
| Dec | 81.6% |
| Average | 71.2% |
In Minneapolis, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 05:27, while the latest sunrise is at 07:45 in January, showcasing a significant shift of nearly two and a half hours between seasons.
The longest day in June lasts 15 hours and 33 minutes, compared to the shortest day in December, which is only 8 hours and 49 minutes, highlighting the dramatic seasonal variations in daylight in this northern city.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7:46 |
| Feb | 7:13 |
| Mar | 7:02 |
| Apr | 6:28 |
| May | 5:44 |
| Jun | 5:28 |
| Jul | 5:43 |
| Aug | 6:16 |
| Sep | 6:53 |
| Oct | 7:31 |
| Nov | 7:20 |
| Dec | 7:44 |
| Average | 6:48 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:00 |
| Feb | 17:41 |
| Mar | 19:00 |
| Apr | 19:59 |
| May | 20:36 |
| Jun | 21:01 |
| Jul | 20:55 |
| Aug | 20:17 |
| Sep | 19:23 |
| Oct | 18:26 |
| Nov | 16:53 |
| Dec | 16:34 |
| Average | 19:00 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9:14 hours |
| Feb | 10:28 hours |
| Mar | 11:58 hours |
| Apr | 12:59 hours |
| May | 13:36 hours |
| Jun | 14:01 hours |
| Jul | 13:55 hours |
| Aug | 13:17 hours |
| Sep | 12:23 hours |
| Oct | 10:56 hours |
| Nov | 9:33 hours |
| Dec | 8:50 hours |
| Average | 11:48 hours |
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