Weather on August 16
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
61°F
Warmest
1988
89°F avg
Coldest
1979
55°F avg
About This Date
August 16th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 16th was in 1988 (89°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (55°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of August 16th dates historically, with the wettest August 16th recording 5.23" of rain. The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer 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.
Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83° | 68° | 75° | 3.28" | — |
| 2024 | 79° | 65° | 72° | 0.36" | — |
| 2023 | 86° | 64° | 75° | — | — |
| 2022 | 81° | 63° | 72° | — | — |
| 2021 | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2020 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 80° | 63° | 71° | 0.36" | — |
| 2018 | 87° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 2017 | 77° | 64° | 71° | 4.85" | — |
| 2016 | 86° | 64° | 75° | 0.13" | — |
| 2015 | 82° | 69° | 76° | 0.18" | — |
| 2014 | 86° | 68° | 77° | — | — |
| 2013 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 2012 | 70° | 54° | 62° | — | — |
| 2011 | 84° | 66° | 75° | 5.23" | — |
| 2010 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 2009 | 78° | 62° | 70° | 0.53" | — |
| 2008 | 87° | 62° | 75° | 0.15" | — |
| 2007 | 79° | 62° | 70° | — | — |
| 2006 | 86° | 64° | 75° | — | — |
| 2005 | 86° | 56° | 71° | 1.78" | — |
| 2004 | 75° | 59° | 67° | 1.57" | — |
| 2003 | 94° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 2002 | 81° | 54° | 67° | 1.35" | — |
| 2001 | 77° | 59° | 68° | — | — |
| 2000 | 78° | 50° | 64° | 2.82" | — |
| 1999 | 83° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 1998 | 86° | 63° | 74° | 1.73" | — |
| 1997 | 79° | 62° | 70° | — | — |
| 1996 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 1995 | 82° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 1994 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1993 | 78° | 66° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1992 | 74° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1991 | 74° | 65° | 69° | 0.71" | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 1989 | 78° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 1988warmest | 100° | 78° | 89° | — | — |
| 1987 | 82° | 64° | 73° | 3.84" | — |
| 1986 | 90° | 69° | 79° | 0.05" | — |
| 1985 | 75° | 63° | 69° | — | — |
| 1984 | 86° | 64° | 75° | — | — |
| 1983 | 90° | 68° | 79° | 2.67" | — |
| 1982 | 86° | 63° | 74° | 1.42" | — |
| 1981 | 72° | 54° | 63° | — | — |
| 1980 | 66° | 54° | 60° | 1.42" | — |
| 1979coldest | 63° | 48° | 55° | 0.03" | — |
| 1978 | 83° | 57° | 70° | 0.43" | — |
| 1977 | 77° | 56° | 66° | 0.03" | — |
| 1976 | 74° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1975 | 81° | 60° | 70° | 0.3" | — |
| 1974 | 80° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 1973 | 84° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 1972 | 96° | 76° | 86° | — | — |
| 1971 | 84° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
55 years of data from MINNEAPOLIS CRYSTAL AP