Saint Paul, MN All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Saint Paul, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | July 31, 1988 and August 1, 1988 |
| Record Low | -32°F (-36°C) | February 2, 1996 |
| Lowest High | -16.9°F (-27°C) | December 23, 1983 and January 18, 1994 and February 2, 1996 |
| Highest Low | 82°F (28°C) | June 29, 1996 |
| Highest Mean | 89.9°F (32°C) | July 15, 1988 |
| Lowest Mean | -24.4°F (-31°C) | February 2, 1996 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.59" (167.4 mm) | July 24, 1987 |
| Max in One Month | 12.04" (305.8 mm) | July 1987 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | February 1987 |
| Max in One Year | 42.96" (1091.2 mm) | 2019 |
| Least in One Year | 14.42" (366.3 mm) | 1976 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.0" (33.0 cm) | April 15, 2018 |
| Max in One Month | 39.9" (101.3 cm) | February 2019 |
| Max in One Season | 85.7" (217.7 cm) | 2010-11 |
| Max in One Year | 87.1" (221.2 cm) | 2019 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.7" (6.9 cm) | October 12, 2009 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.7" (6.9 cm) | October 12, 2009 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | May 4, 2013 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | May 4, 2013 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – July 29, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – July 29, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | September 1, 1993 – July 29, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at U OF MN ST PAUL (5 mi from Saint Paul, MN). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Saint Paul, MN?
The all-time record high in Saint Paul, MN is 105°F (41°C), set on July 31, 1988 and August 1, 1988.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Saint Paul, MN?
The all-time record low in Saint Paul, MN is -32°F (-36°C), set on February 2, 1996.
What is the most rain Saint Paul, MN has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Saint Paul, MN is 6.59 inches, on July 24, 1987.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Saint Paul, MN?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Saint Paul, MN is 13.0 inches, on April 15, 2018.
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