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Ely (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Ely experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Ely is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -9°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -21°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Ely receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 701 mm annually. Ely can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 109 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 20 mm of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Ely Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Ely (MN)

Mon   Dec 23
-3°C | -15°C
N 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-2°C | -15°C
S 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
0°C | -6°C
S 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Ely in the United States of America

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ely?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ely?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ely?
    June tops the wettest month list with 109 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ely?
    February is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.

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