Wabasha County Climate
Wabasha County, Minnesota
Avg Annual Temp
45.0°F
Annual Precip
35.3"
Annual Snowfall
40.5"
Extreme Heat Days
11.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wabasha County Weather
Milder Temperatures in the River Valley
Wabasha County is relatively warm for its latitude, averaging 45.0°F annually. While still cooler than the national median, it benefits from the topography of the Mississippi River valley.
Warmer than the Minnesota Average
With a 45.0°F average, Wabasha is significantly warmer than the 42.8°F state mean. It ranks as one of the most temperate counties in southern Minnesota.
Wetter and Warmer than Central Counties
Wabasha is much wetter than Todd County, receiving 35.3 inches of precipitation compared to Todd’s 31.0. It also experiences 12 extreme heat days, more than double the count in Wadena.
Rainy Springs and Humid Summers
July averages 71.7°F, while winter is softened by an 18.1°F December-February average. The county sees 40.5 inches of snow, which is lower than many of its northern peers.
Plan for High Humidity and Rainfall
Effective drainage and basement waterproofing are important given the high 35.3 inches of annual rain. Residents should also prepare for 12 days of 90°F heat each summer.
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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.