Yellow Medicine County Climate

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44.7°AVG °F

Avg Annual Temp

44.7°F

Annual Precip

28.3"

Annual Snowfall

49.6"

Extreme Heat Days

17.65

days >= 90°F/yr

Monthly Temperature

54.4°F avgJFMAMJJASOND

Precipitation Calendar

Dry
Wet= snowfall
0.8"
0.9"
1.5"
2.6"
3.5"
4.3"
3.3"
3.6"
3.0"
2.4"
1.4"
1.1"
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Seasonal Overview

Comfort ZoneSpring31°58°7.6"Summer68°72°11.2"Fall33°62°6.7"Winter14°20°2.8"20°40°60°80°100°

National Comparison

Warmer than 12% of US counties
Wetter than 24% of US counties
More seasonal variation than 92% of US counties

Climate Profile

About Yellow Medicine County Weather

Yellow Medicine's Great Plains Influence

The county's 44.7°F average temperature is below the national median. It features a continental climate with wide temperature swings and high winds.

Warm and Dry State Context

The county stays above the 42.8°F state average annual temperature. It is one of the warmer, yet drier, counties in the western part of the state.

Extreme Heat on the Western Border

Yellow Medicine endures 18 days above 90°F, more than triple Wilkin County's heat frequency. This makes it one of the hotter regions in the state during summer.

Intense Heat and Heavy Snow

Summer peaks with an average of 18 extreme heat days. Winter brings 49.6 inches of snow and a chilly 17.3°F seasonal average.

Essential Gear for West-Central Living

Residents need powerful air conditioning to survive the 18 days of 90-degree heat. Snow blowers are also required to clear the nearly 50 inches of annual snowfall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Yellow Medicine County?
The average annual temperature in Yellow Medicine County, MN is 44.7°F, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
How much rain does Yellow Medicine County get?
Yellow Medicine County receives an average of 28.3 inches of precipitation per year, including both rain and meltwater from snow. This is based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
Does it snow in Yellow Medicine County?
Yes, Yellow Medicine County receives an average of 49.6 inches of snowfall per year according to NOAA climate normals.
How hot does Yellow Medicine County get in summer?
The average summer temperature (June-August) in Yellow Medicine County is 69.9°F. The county experiences an average of 17.65 days per year above 90°F.
How cold are winters in Yellow Medicine County?
The average winter temperature (December-February) in Yellow Medicine County is 17.3°F. January, typically the coldest month, averages 13.9°F.

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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.

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