Sherburne County Climate
Sherburne County, Minnesota
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
43.5°F
Annual Precip
30.7"
Annual Snowfall
44.3"
Extreme Heat Days
9
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,395
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Sherburne County
Climate Verdict
Sherburne County has a cool, averaging 43.5°F annually, moderate rainfall of 30.7 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 8.9 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 44.3 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 12.6°F. summers are warm — July averages 70.8°F. Residents experience a substantial 58°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Sherburne County closely matches the Minnesota statewide average temperature of 42.8°F.
Climate Profile
About Sherburne County Weather
A Temperate Gap in Central Minnesota
Sherburne County averages 43.5°F annually, which is notably cooler than the national median but standard for the Upper Midwest. Its 30.7 inches of annual precipitation sits just above the state average.
Comfortably Above the State Average
At 43.5°F, Sherburne is roughly 0.7 degrees warmer than the Minnesota state average. It ranks in the warmer half of the state's 87 counties, benefiting from its central-southern location.
Drier and Warmer than Stearns
Sherburne is slightly warmer than neighboring Stearns County, though it sees nearly 4 inches less snowfall annually. Both counties share similar summer averages, hovering around 68.5°F.
Heavy Snow and Summer Peaks
Residents face 44.3 inches of annual snowfall and 9 days of extreme heat above 90°F. Winter temperatures average a cold 16.1°F, while July highs reach a humid 70.8°F.
Equipping for Variable Conditions
With 44.3 inches of snow, reliable snow removal equipment is a primary local necessity. The 9 days of extreme heat require efficient cooling systems to manage mid-summer spikes.
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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.