Pennington County Climate

Pennington County, Minnesota

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39.9°AVG °F

Avg Annual Temp

39.9°F

Annual Precip

Annual Snowfall

Extreme Heat Days

5.5

days >= 90°F/yr

Monthly Temperature

54.4°F avgJFMAMJJASOND

Precipitation Calendar

Precipitation data coming soon

Seasonal Overview

Comfort ZoneSpring25°55°0.0"Summer65°68°0.0"Fall27°58°0.0"Winter5°12°0.0"20°40°60°80°100°

National Comparison

Warmer than 2% of US counties

Data pending

More seasonal variation than 94% of US counties

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Pennington County?
The average annual temperature in Pennington County, MN is 39.9°F, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
How hot does Pennington County get in summer?
The average summer temperature (June-August) in Pennington County is 66.7°F. The county experiences an average of 5.5 days per year above 90°F.
How cold are winters in Pennington County?
The average winter temperature (December-February) in Pennington County is 9.6°F. January, typically the coldest month, averages 5.3°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.

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