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Northfield (MN) Climate by Month

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

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Northfield is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -5°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -15°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Northfield receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 875 mm annually. The seasons in Northfield, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 138 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 17 mm over 7 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Northfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Northfield 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 Northfield?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Northfield?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Northfield?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Northfield?
    June tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Northfield?
    January is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Northfield?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Northfield (MN)

    Sat   Nov 23
    5°C | -1°C
    W 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    7°C | 0°C
    E 11 km/h
    1 mm
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    3°C | -6°C
    W 29 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain