Pope County Climate
Pope County, Minnesota
Avg Annual Temp
43.3°F
Annual Precip
26.4"
Annual Snowfall
46.3"
Extreme Heat Days
9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pope County Weather
Substantial Seasonal Variation
Pope County’s 43.3°F annual average is more than 10 degrees below the national median of 54°F. It averages 26.4 inches of precipitation, typical for the Upper Midwest.
Aligning With the State Average
The county's average temperature of 43.3°F sits just above the Minnesota state average of 42.8°F. Its 26.4 inches of precipitation is slightly below the state average of 30.0 inches.
Moderate Compared to Neighbors
Pope is warmer than Polk County but cooler than Pipestone. It records 46.3 inches of snow, which is higher than neighboring Renville County's 37.7 inches.
Snowy Winters and Sunny Julys
Winter brings 46.3 inches of snow and a January average of 12.1°F. Summers are pleasant with a July average of 70.4°F and 9 days of extreme heat over 90°F.
Invest in Snow Removal
Residents need reliable snow blowers to manage the 46.3 inches of annual snowfall. HVAC systems must be robust enough to handle the transition from 15.5°F winters to 90°F heat spikes.
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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.