Weather on August 17
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
60°F
Warmest
1972
84°F avg
Coldest
1997
58°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1972 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1997 (58°F) — a 26°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 1.65" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
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 | 80° | 69° | 75° | 0.91" | — |
| 2024 | 81° | 67° | 74° | 0.28" | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2022 | 83° | 65° | 74° | 0.81" | — |
| 2021 | 90° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 2020 | 78° | 57° | 68° | — | — |
| 2019 | 83° | 60° | 71° | 0.41" | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2017 | 73° | 58° | 65° | 0.3" | — |
| 2016 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2015 | 75° | 62° | 69° | 0.33" | — |
| 2014 | 78° | 70° | 74° | 0.2" | — |
| 2013 | 83° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2012 | 73° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 2011 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 2010 | 78° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 2009 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 2008 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2007 | 76° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2006 | 74° | 64° | 69° | — | — |
| 2005 | 82° | 65° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 78° | 61° | 69° | — | — |
| 2003 | 92° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 2002 | 72° | 56° | 64° | 0.13" | — |
| 2001 | 81° | 52° | 66° | 1.65" | — |
| 2000 | 75° | 58° | 66° | — | — |
| 1999 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1998 | 77° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1997coldest | 63° | 54° | 58° | 0.05" | — |
| 1996 | 83° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 1995 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 1994 | 76° | 63° | 69° | — | — |
| 1993 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1992 | 75° | 59° | 67° | 0.03" | — |
| 1991 | 83° | 61° | 72° | 0.36" | — |
| 1990 | 86° | 68° | 77° | — | — |
| 1989 | 80° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 1988 | 96° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1987 | 77° | 58° | 67° | — | — |
| 1986 | 80° | 60° | 70° | 1.12" | — |
| 1985 | 75° | 60° | 68° | 0.81" | — |
| 1984 | 84° | 71° | 78° | — | — |
| 1983 | 83° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 1982 | 85° | 64° | 74° | 0.28" | — |
| 1981 | 74° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 1980 | 74° | 56° | 65° | 0.13" | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 59° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 1978 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1977 | 69° | 50° | 60° | 0.46" | — |
| 1976 | 83° | 60° | 71° | 0.46" | — |
| 1975 | 70° | 49° | 59° | 0.05" | — |
| 1974 | 80° | 54° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 1973 | 86° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 1972warmest | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1971 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
55 years of data from MINNEAPOLIS CRYSTAL AP