Two Harbors (MN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
On average, Two Harbors receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 791 mm (31 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 130 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snowfall, with 20 mm (0.8 in) over 8 snowy days.
June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 275 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Two Harbors Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in the United States of America: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Two Harbors vs World: Rainfall Compared
Two Harbors's average annual precipitation is 791 mm (31 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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 Two Harbors (MN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Two Harbors (MN) Climate page.
