Weather on August 17
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
About This Date
August 17th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 62°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1988 (89°F average), while the coldest was 2012 (59°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 4.52" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for August 17th 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 | 86° | 64° | 75° | — | — |
| 2024 | 77° | 66° | 72° | 0.64" | — |
| 2023 | 85° | 57° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 2022 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2021 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2020 | 81° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 2019 | 79° | 63° | 71° | — | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 2017 | 78° | 64° | 71° | 2.54" | — |
| 2016 | 84° | 64° | 74° | 4.52" | — |
| 2015 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 1.14" | — |
| 2014 | 85° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
| 2013 | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 2012coldest | 65° | 53° | 59° | — | — |
| 2011 | 83° | 65° | 74° | 4.06" | — |
| 2010 | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 2009 | 82° | 59° | 71° | 0.15" | — |
| 2008 | 88° | 65° | 76° | 1.27" | — |
| 2007 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2006 | 82° | 63° | 72° | — | — |
| 2005 | 84° | 59° | 72° | 1.07" | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 2003 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 2002 | 74° | 62° | 68° | 3.1" | — |
| 2001 | 83° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 2000 | 78° | 58° | 68° | 3.81" | — |
| 1999 | 86° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1998 | 85° | 72° | 78° | 0.33" | — |
| 1997 | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1996 | 88° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 1995 | 87° | 72° | 79° | — | — |
| 1994 | 82° | 64° | 73° | — | — |
| 1993 | 84° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 1992 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1991 | 83° | 59° | 71° | 0.28" | — |
| 1990 | 86° | 68° | 77° | — | — |
| 1989 | 80° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1988warmest | 98° | 81° | 89° | — | — |
| 1987 | 78° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1986 | 89° | 62° | 76° | 1.55" | — |
| 1985 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 1.07" | — |
| 1984 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1983 | 81° | 65° | 73° | 0.23" | — |
| 1982 | 85° | 63° | 74° | 0.28" | — |
| 1981 | 74° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 1980 | 74° | 54° | 64° | 0.43" | — |
| 1979 | 78° | 56° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 1978 | 87° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 1977 | 73° | 51° | 62° | 0.08" | — |
| 1976 | 84° | 60° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1975 | 74° | 50° | 62° | 0.91" | — |
| 1974 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1973 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1972 | 94° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1971 | 88° | 63° | 75° | — | — |