Swift County Climate
Swift County, Minnesota
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
43.7°F
Annual Precip
28.1"
Annual Snowfall
42.6"
Extreme Heat Days
12
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,620
Supports most vegetables & fruits
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Swift County
Climate Verdict
Swift County has a cool, averaging 43.7°F annually, moderate rainfall of 28.1 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 12.2 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 42.6 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 11.0°F. summers are warm — July averages 72.2°F. Residents experience a substantial 61°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Swift County closely matches the Minnesota statewide average temperature of 42.8°F.
Climate Profile
About Swift County Weather
Cooler than Most of America
Swift County averages 43.7°F annually, significantly lower than the national median temperature. This reflects the intense continental climate found across the northern plains.
Swift Outpaces the State Average
At 43.7°F, the county is warmer than the Minnesota state average of 42.8°F. This places it among the slightly milder regions within the state's borders.
Milder than Neighbors to the North
Swift is warmer than Stevens County, which averages 42.2°F annually. However, its 28.1 inches of annual precipitation remains just below the state average of 30.0 inches.
Snowy Winters and Warmer Peaks
The county sees 42.6 inches of snow and a chilly 14.6°F average in the winter months. Summers are relatively hot for the region, featuring 12 days of extreme heat above 90°F.
Managing Summer Heat and Winter Snow
Residents need reliable air conditioning to manage the 12 annual extreme heat days. Winter requires robust snow removal equipment to handle the 42.6 inches of accumulation.
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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.