August Rainfall and Precipitation in Minnesota

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Minnesota, the United States of America in August.

Minnesota, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Moorhead with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall to high in Winona with 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall. August is a summer month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Minnesota precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Minnesota, the United States of America receive in August?

August in Minneapolis is marked by substantial rain, totaling an average of 121 mm (4.8 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Minnesota, the United States of America in August?

Expect around 11 days rainy days in Minneapolis during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Minnesota, the United States of America?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Minnesota, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in August in Minnesota, the United States of America?

Based on our records, Winona receives the most rainfall in Minnesota, the United States of America in August, averaging about 137 mm (5.4 in).

What is the driest city in August in Minnesota, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Moorhead sees the least rainfall in Minnesota, the United States of America in August, with around 54 mm (2.1 in) on average.

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