Maple Grove (MN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Maple Grove receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 830 mm (33 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 127 mm (5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snowfall, with 15 mm (0.6 in) over 7 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 322 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Maple Grove Temperature page.

Maple Grove's average annual precipitation is 830 mm (33 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Maple Grove (MN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Maple Grove (MN) Climate page.