Minnetonka (MN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Minnetonka experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 824 mm (32 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown 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, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snowfall, with 16 mm (0.6 in) over 7 snowy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 304 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 Minnetonka Temperature page.

Minnetonka's average annual precipitation is 824 mm (32 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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