Minnesota Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington
This month in numbers
Minnesota experienced a warmer-than-average June 2026, with the average temperature reaching 18.56°C, an anomaly of +0.7°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking it the 27th warmest June in 77 years of records. Maximum temperatures were also slightly above average at 24.78°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. The three-month period from April to June 2026 saw Minnesota's average temperature at 12.07°C, which was exactly at the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking 35th warmest.
What changed
While Minnesota's average temperature for the April–June 2026 period was near normal, the global land temperature for the same three months was the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C. This indicates that while Minnesota experienced a relatively average spring and early summer, the broader global trend continues to be significantly warmer. Minnesota's June precipitation was slightly above average at 103.63 mm, an anomaly of +1.9 mm. However, the April–June period saw a deficit, with precipitation at 71.37 mm, an anomaly of -6.9 mm, ranking 53rd driest.
What’s driving change?
Minnesota has seen a notable concentration of extreme weather events recently. There have been 4 wildfire events in the past month, representing 100% of the annual total for the past 12 months, which is an unusual concentration. These wildfires, particularly in northern Minnesota and along the US-Canada border, have led to the closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and prompted a peacetime emergency declaration by Governor Walz. Additionally, 2 drought events have been logged in the past 12 months, with both occurring recently, and 1 flood event, also representing 100% of the annual total. The ongoing drought conditions, particularly in central and southwestern Minnesota, have been exacerbated by uneven rainfall, with some areas receiving less than an inch of rain in June. The warming trend in Minnesota, with a long-term anomaly of +1.27°C versus the 1961–1990 baseline, is influenced by broader climate change patterns.
Looking ahead
The NOAA Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlook for the coming months suggests an increased probability of above-normal temperatures for Minnesota.
Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Climate Map – USA
Source: NOAA Climate at a Glance — US states & climate regions (tavg, pcp). Anomalies are vs the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) or 1991–2020 (rainfall). See methodology.
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Minnesota
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Minnesota – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Minnesota
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Dwb · ContinentalMinnesota has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±17.8°C) and a wet/dry cycle (6× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Oct (+15 mm, +31%).
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Minnesota
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Minnesota changing?
Minnesota is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Minnesota come from?
Climate data for Minnesota comes from NOAA Climate at a Glance (temperature and precipitation), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Minnesota climate data cover?
The Minnesota climate profile covers Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth and surrounding areas. Minnesota climate data from NOAA Climate at a Glance
How often is the Minnesota climate update refreshed?
The Minnesota climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.