Nicollet County, Minnesota has a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid to high 70s Fahrenheit (18-25掳C). Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures typically ranging from the low 20s to the low 30s Fahrenheit (-5 - 0掳C). The area generally receives about 29-32 inches of snowfall annually. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, usually between one and two inches per month. The growing season is short in Nicollet County compared to other parts of Minnesota, lasting from around mid-April until late September or early October.
Nicollet County, Minnesota gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nicollet County averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Nicollet County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nicollet County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year