Carver County Climate
Carver County, Minnesota
Avg Annual Temp
44.4°F
Annual Precip
33.5"
Annual Snowfall
53.2"
Extreme Heat Days
9.05
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Carver County Weather
A Northern Climate with Temperate Shifts
Carver County records an annual average temperature of 44.4°F, which remains cooler than the national median. This reflects the typical Upper Midwest pattern of distinct, dramatic seasonal transitions.
One of Minnesota's Warmer and Wetter Counties
At 44.4°F, Carver County is noticeably warmer than the Minnesota state average of 42.8°F. It also receives 33.5 inches of annual precipitation, which is roughly 10% more moisture than the state norm.
Warmer and Wetter than its Northern Neighbors
Carver County experiences a milder climate than northern peers like Carlton or Clearwater. Its higher precipitation levels and 71.6°F July average make it more productive for agriculture than the drier counties to the west.
Humid Summers Meet Standard Minnesota Winters
July averages a warm 71.6°F with nine days of extreme heat reaching above 90°F. Winters are cold but manageable by regional standards, with a January average of 13.6°F and 53.2 inches of annual snow.
Balance Seasonal HVAC and Storm Drainage
Residents should invest in dual-purpose HVAC systems to handle both the nine extreme heat days and the sub-zero winter stretches. Effective gutter systems are also a priority to manage the 33.5 inches of annual rain and snowmelt.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.