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Faribault (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Faribault can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Faribault can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Faribault experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 887 mm yearly. Faribault can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 133 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 17 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Faribault Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Faribault can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Forecast for Faribault (MN)

Fri   Dec 27
6°C | 2°C
SE 4 m/s
22 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Dec 28
7°C | 1°C
W 4 m/s
3.9 mm
almost clear and rain

almost clear and rain

Sun   Dec 29
7°C | -1°C
NW 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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

During the months of May, June and September 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:
  • When is winter in Faribault?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Faribault?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Faribault?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Faribault?
    June tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Faribault?
    January is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Faribault?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

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