Yellow Medicine County Climate
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
44.7°F
Annual Precip
28.3"
Annual Snowfall
49.6"
Extreme Heat Days
18
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,630
Supports most vegetables & fruits
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Yellow Medicine County
Climate Verdict
Yellow Medicine County has a cool, averaging 44.7°F annually, moderate rainfall of 28.3 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 17.65 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 49.6 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 13.9°F. summers are warm — July averages 72.3°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
Yellow Medicine County closely matches the Minnesota statewide average temperature of 42.8°F.
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.
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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.