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Fergus Falls (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Fergus Falls experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Fergus Falls is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a very cold -7°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -17°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Fergus Falls receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 687 mm annually. The climate in Fergus Falls shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 113 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 13 mm of snowfall over 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Fergus Falls Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Fergus Falls (MN)

Fri   Dec 27
4°C | 0°C
SE 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
4°C | -2°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
4°C | -3°C
SW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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

During the months of June, August 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:
  • Does Fergus Falls have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and November are very dry.
  • When is winter in Fergus Falls?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fergus Falls?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fergus Falls?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fergus Falls?
    June tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fergus Falls?
    January is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.