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Monticello (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Monticello can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Monticello. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -6°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -15°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Monticello has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 812 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives high rainfall, averaging 113 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 15 mm over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Monticello 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 Monticello. 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 (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

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

Forecast for Monticello (MN)

Fri   Dec 27
5°C | 1°C
SE 3 m/s
11 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 28
6°C | -2°C
W 4 m/s
2.4 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
5°C | -2°C
SE 2 m/s
0.8 mm
overcast and small chance of sleet

overcast and small chance of sleet

The best time of year to visit Monticello 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 Monticello?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Monticello?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Monticello?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Monticello?
    August tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Monticello?
    January is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Monticello?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

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