Minneapolis Weather in August

What's the weather like in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in August 2024?

The climate in Minneapolis during August can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Minneapolis and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Minneapolis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Nightly temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Average temperature 20.9°C 69.6°F
Daily sunshine 10.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 17.9°C 64.3°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Minneapolis

Minneapolis average temperature in August

August rainfall

Minneapolis average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Minneapolis average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Minneapolis in August 2024.

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Minneapolis weather stats

Minneapolis weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January -6.9°C 19.6°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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