Lac qui Parle County Climate
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
43.6°F
Annual Precip
26.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.9"
Extreme Heat Days
14
days >= 90°F/yr
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Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,522
Supports most vegetables & fruits
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Climate Advisory: Lac qui Parle County
Climate Verdict
Lac qui Parle County has a cool, averaging 43.6°F annually, moderate rainfall of 26.6 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 13.700000000000001 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 47.9 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 12.1°F. summers are warm — July averages 71.5°F. Residents experience a substantial 59°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Lac qui Parle County closely matches the Minnesota statewide average temperature of 42.8°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Minnesota.
Climate Profile
About Lac qui Parle County Weather
A tempered continental environment
Lac qui Parle County averages 43.6°F annually, which is roughly 10 degrees cooler than the national median. It experiences the wide thermal range typical of the American Upper Midwest.
Warmer than the Minnesota average
The county's average temperature of 43.6°F actually sits slightly above the Minnesota state average of 42.8°F. It benefits from a more southern position compared to the state's frigid northern border.
Consistent prairie moisture levels
The county records 26.6 inches of precipitation annually, which is slightly less than the 28.1 inches found in neighboring Lyon County. Snowfall reaches 47.9 inches per year, fitting the regional pattern for western Minnesota.
A balance of heat and cold
Summers are warmer than northern Minnesota, with 14 days hitting 90°F or higher. However, winters remain sharp with a January average of 12.1°F and a winter-long average of 15.5°F.
Ready for two distinct extremes
Residents need robust air conditioning to handle the 14 days of extreme heat and heavy-duty heating for the 47.9 inches of annual snow. High-capacity drainage is also important to manage the 26.6 inches of annual precipitation.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.