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Lake Elmo (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Lake Elmo can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Lake Elmo. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -14°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Lake Elmo has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 875 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 18 mm over 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Lake Elmo Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lake Elmo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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 (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Forecast for Lake Elmo (MN)

Fri   Dec 27
5°C | 1°C
SE 4 m/s
18 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Dec 28
5°C | -2°C
W 3 m/s
7.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Sun   Dec 29
4°C | -2°C
SE 1 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lake Elmo?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lake Elmo?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lake Elmo?
    June tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lake Elmo?
    January is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lake Elmo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.