Pennington County Climate
Pennington County, Minnesota
Avg Annual Temp
39.9°F
Annual Precip
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Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
5.5
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
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Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
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Climate Profile
About Pennington County Weather
Among the Nation's Coldest Counties
At 39.9°F, Pennington is one of the coldest counties in the nation. It sits more than 12 degrees below the national median temperature.
Cold Even for Minnesota
The county is nearly 3 degrees colder than the Minnesota state average. It ranks as one of the coldest spots in the far northwestern corner of the state.
Typical Far North Temperature Spans
It shares a similar 68.2°F July average with Norman County to the south. While precipitation data is limited, regional trends suggest a dry, cold environment.
Severe Winters and Quick Summers
January is extremely cold with a 5.3°F average, the lowest in this group. Despite the cold, it still sees 6 days of 90°F heat during the short summer.
Preparing for Sub-Zero Streaks
Invest in high-efficiency furnaces and backup power for deep winter freezes. Residents must prepare for sub-zero temperatures that define the 9.6°F winter average.
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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.