Minneapolis weather, reported by Jeter
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What Minneapolis weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Minneapolis's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6°F / -5°C | 8.8°F / -13°C | Caution — coats & short walks |
| February | 28.5°F / -2°C | 12.7°F / -11°C | Caution — coats & short walks |
| March | 41.7°F / 5°C | 24.9°F / -4°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| April | 56.6°F / 14°C | 37.5°F / 3°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 69.2°F / 21°C | 49.9°F / 10°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 79°F / 26°C | 60.4°F / 16°C | Caution — shade & water |
| July | 83.4°F / 29°C | 65.3°F / 19°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 80.7°F / 27°C | 62.8°F / 17°C | Caution — shade & water |
| September | 72.9°F / 23°C | 54.2°F / 12°C | Fine for most dogs |
| October | 58.1°F / 15°C | 40.9°F / 5°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 41.9°F / 5°C | 27.7°F / -2°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| December | 28.8°F / -2°C | 15.2°F / -9°C | Caution — coats & short walks |
Record high: 108°F / 42°C (July 1936) · Record low: -41°F / -41°C (January 1888) · Average snowfall: 51.2″ a year, peaking in December
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport).
Minneapolis weather facts every pet owner should know
- January in Minneapolis averages a high of just 23.6F and a low of 8.8F, both below the 20F dangerous line for many dogs, so midwinter walks are short, geared-up affairs.
- The city averages 51.2 inches of snow a year, with December alone bringing 11.4 inches, prime season for snow-loving huskies and paw-wax appointments for everyone else.
- Minneapolis has plunged to -41F (January 1888), and frostbite can hit ears, tails, and paws in minutes at such extremes, so know your dog's cold limits.
- Summers flip the script: July highs average 83.4F and the record is 108F (July 1936), so Minnesota dogs need heat awareness too, especially thick-coated northern breeds.
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