Weather in February in Minnesota
Thinking about venturing to Minnesota this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Minnesota in February?
Minnesota is a region in the United States of America. February in Minnesota generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Thief River Falls to -3°C in Winona. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -13°C in Winona and -19°C in Thief River Falls. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Thief River Falls with an average of 14 mm to moderate snowfall in Fairmont with 31 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 179 hours of sunlight expected in Bloomington. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Minnesota in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Minnesota climate page.
Where to go in Minnesota in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Minnesota?
Bloomington
In February Bloomington generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Minneapolis
In February Minneapolis generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Duluth
In February Duluth generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Eagan
In February Eagan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Saint Cloud
In February Saint Cloud generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Minnesota, in the United States of America.
Is February the best time to visit Minnesota?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Minnesota due to the typically poor weather in Bloomington.
On average, the best time to visit Minnesota is in September with generally perfect weather in Bloomington. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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