Weather on August 16
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
62°F
Warmest
1988
89°F avg
Coldest
1979
59°F avg
About This Date
August 16th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 62°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 16th was in 1988 (89°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (59°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of August 16th dates historically, with the wettest August 16th recording 3.73" of rain. The last decade has been 1.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 16th in Minneapolis, MN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2024 | 78° | 66° | 72° | — | — |
| 2023 | 89° | 57° | 73° | — | — |
| 2022 | 77° | 61° | 69° | — | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2020 | 76° | 59° | 67° | — | — |
| 2019 | 80° | 63° | 71° | 1.55" | — |
| 2018 | 91° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 2017 | 77° | 60° | 69° | 1.27" | — |
| 2016 | 81° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 2015 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2014 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2013 | 78° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2012 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 1.52" | — |
| 2011 | 82° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 2010 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2009 | 79° | 70° | 74° | 1.12" | — |
| 2008 | 86° | 62° | 74° | — | — |
| 2007 | 81° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 2006 | 83° | 64° | 73° | — | — |
| 2005 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2004 | 76° | 58° | 67° | 0.36" | — |
| 2003 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 2002 | 84° | 57° | 71° | 0.2" | — |
| 2001 | 76° | 60° | 68° | 0.05" | — |
| 2000 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1999 | 88° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 1998 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1997 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1996 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1995 | 84° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 1994 | 86° | 60° | 73° | — | — |
| 1993 | 88° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1992 | 81° | 53° | 67° | — | — |
| 1991 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 0.3" | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 1989 | 78° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 1988warmest | 99° | 80° | 89° | — | — |
| 1987 | 89° | 65° | 77° | 2.08" | — |
| 1986 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 1985 | 77° | 62° | 70° | — | — |
| 1984 | 89° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983 | 92° | 67° | 79° | 3.73" | — |
| 1982 | 88° | 62° | 75° | 1.63" | — |
| 1981 | 76° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 1980 | 76° | 55° | 65° | 0.86" | — |
| 1979coldest | 68° | 50° | 59° | — | — |
| 1978 | 81° | 58° | 69° | 0.81" | — |
| 1977 | 73° | 56° | 64° | 0.25" | — |
| 1976 | 75° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 1975 | 81° | 62° | 71° | 0.3" | — |
| 1974 | 82° | 61° | 71° | 0.1" | — |
| 1973 | 81° | 64° | 72° | 1.12" | — |
| 1972 | 94° | 76° | 85° | — | — |
| 1971 | 84° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
55 years of data from LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS