Nicollet County Climate
Nicollet County, Minnesota
Avg Annual Temp
43.9°F
Annual Precip
32.4"
Annual Snowfall
37.9"
Extreme Heat Days
10.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Nicollet County Weather
Cooler Than the National Median
Nicollet's 43.9°F annual average remains well below the national median of 52°F. The region experiences a humid continental climate with sharp temperature swings between seasons.
One of Minnesota's Warmer Spots
The county exceeds the state average of 42.8°F by over a degree. It experiences more consistent summer warmth than the forest counties to the north.
Wet and Warm Compared to Neighbors
Nicollet records 11 days over 90°F, more than many surrounding areas. It also receives 32.4 inches of precipitation, making it wetter than the state average.
Deep Freezes and Toasty Julys
July highs average a warm 71.5°F, while January plunges to an average of 12.5°F. Winter brings 37.9 inches of snow, which is lower than the totals seen in eastern Minnesota.
Managing Humidity and Extreme Heat
Homeowners should service air conditioners for the 11 annual extreme heat days. Invest in versatile winter gear for a season that averages a frosty 16.2°F.
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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.