Saint Louis Park (MN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Saint Louis Park receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 830 mm (33 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Saint Louis Park can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 121 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 16 mm (0.6 in) of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°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 Saint Louis Park Temperature page.

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Saint Louis Park (MN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saint Louis Park (MN) Climate page.