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Weather on February 29

Minneapolis, MN

55 Years of Data

Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
17°F
Warmest
2000
52°F avg
Coldest
1996
-2°F avg

About This Date

February 29th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 35°F and lows near 17°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 2000 (52°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (-2°F) — a 54°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 14% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2").

Planning for February 29th in Minneapolis, MN? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold.

Warming Trend
2.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202457°31°
202025°15°20°
201641°27°34°
201233°21°27°3.1"2"
200833°23°28°0.33"
200450°36°43°
2000warmest59°45°52°
1996coldest-12°-2°
199237°15°26°
198843°28°35°
198429°16°22°
198013°-13°
197638°23°
197228°16°22°
14 years of data from LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS

Minneapolis, MN Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Minneapolis, MN Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.6"11.2"JFMAMJJASOND1.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Minneapolis, MN Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Minneapolis, MN

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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