Weather on October 17
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
40°F
Warmest
1991
70°F avg
Coldest
1976
33°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings cool fall weather, with average highs around 58°F and lows near 40°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 1991 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (33°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 4.88" of rain. The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th in Minneapolis, MN? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64° | 54° | 59° | — | — |
| 2024 | 58° | 34° | 46° | — | — |
| 2023 | 57° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 2022 | 45° | 31° | 38° | — | — |
| 2021 | 60° | 42° | 51° | — | — |
| 2020 | 43° | 35° | 39° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 46° | 38° | 42° | — | — |
| 2018 | 52° | 37° | 44° | — | — |
| 2017 | 62° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
| 2016 | 65° | 42° | 53° | 0.05" | — |
| 2015 | 45° | 33° | 39° | — | — |
| 2014 | 70° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 2013 | 52° | 40° | 46° | — | — |
| 2012 | 64° | 49° | 56° | — | — |
| 2011 | 54° | 44° | 49° | — | — |
| 2010 | 64° | 42° | 53° | — | — |
| 2009 | 46° | 34° | 40° | 0.13" | — |
| 2008 | 52° | 41° | 46° | — | — |
| 2007 | 64° | 49° | 56° | 1.83" | — |
| 2006 | 54° | 46° | 50° | 0.08" | — |
| 2005 | 64° | 51° | 58° | 0.46" | — |
| 2004 | 40° | 30° | 35° | — | — |
| 2003 | 61° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 2002 | 41° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
| 2001 | 55° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 2000 | 68° | 37° | 53° | — | — |
| 1999 | 50° | 37° | 44° | — | — |
| 1998 | 62° | 60° | 61° | 3.05" | — |
| 1997 | 66° | 42° | 54° | — | — |
| 1996 | 72° | 40° | 56° | 3.78" | — |
| 1995 | 65° | 52° | 58° | — | — |
| 1994 | 70° | 56° | 63° | 4.88" | — |
| 1993 | 54° | 39° | 46° | — | — |
| 1992 | 47° | 28° | 37° | — | — |
| 1991warmest | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1990 | 59° | 41° | 50° | 0.05" | — |
| 1989 | 46° | 30° | 38° | — | — |
| 1988 | 62° | 42° | 52° | 0.25" | — |
| 1987 | 56° | 41° | 48° | 0.1" | — |
| 1986 | 59° | 33° | 46° | — | — |
| 1985 | 66° | 44° | 55° | 0.05" | — |
| 1984 | 57° | 37° | 47° | 3.05" | — |
| 1983 | 58° | 35° | 46° | — | — |
| 1982 | 65° | 43° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 1981 | 61° | 49° | 55° | 1.7" | — |
| 1980 | 63° | 41° | 52° | 0.74" | — |
| 1979 | 57° | 36° | 46° | — | — |
| 1978 | 59° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 1977 | 60° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 1976coldest | 44° | 22° | 33° | — | — |
| 1975 | 61° | 37° | 49° | — | — |
| 1974 | 63° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 1973 | 62° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 1972 | 48° | 22° | 35° | — | — |
| 1971 | 76° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
55 years of data from LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS