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Stillwater (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Stillwater is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Stillwater, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -5°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -15°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Stillwater receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 864 mm. The climate in Stillwater shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 136 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 17 mm of snowfall over 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Stillwater Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Stillwater serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Stillwater (MN)

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

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Dec 28
5°C | -2°C
W 3 m/s
7.3 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Stillwater?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Stillwater?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Stillwater?
    June tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Stillwater?
    January is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Stillwater?
    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.