Waseca County Climate
Waseca County, Minnesota
Avg Annual Temp
44.6°F
Annual Precip
37.9"
Annual Snowfall
52.3"
Extreme Heat Days
9.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Waseca County Weather
Moderate Cold with High Moisture
Waseca County averages 44.6°F annually, falling below the national median but remaining warmer than most of Minnesota. It is defined by its high annual precipitation levels.
Warmer and Wetter than Average
The county is nearly two degrees warmer than the 42.8°F state average. Its 37.9 inches of annual precipitation makes it one of the wettest counties in Minnesota.
More Snow than the River Valley
Waseca gets 52.3 inches of snow, much more than Wabasha's 40.5 inches. It is also considerably wetter than Traverse County’s 25.0 inches of annual rain.
Humid Summers and Snowy Winters
July averages 71.4°F with 10 days of extreme heat. Winter brings a heavy 52.3 inches of snow, though the 16.8°F winter average is milder than in northern counties.
Prepare for Significant Annual Snow
A heavy-duty snowblower is necessary to manage over 52 inches of seasonal accumulation. Sump pumps should be checked regularly to handle the high 37.9 inches of rainfall.
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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.