August weather forecast
Minnesota, USA

In Minnesota, August marks the continuation of summer, with warm temperatures prevailing but beginning to show signs of gradual cooling as the state approaches autumn. In the northern regions, temperatures may range from 50°F (10°C) to 70°F (21.1°C), while in the southern parts, they usually lie between 60°F (15.6°C) to 80°F (26.7°C).

Snowfall remains a non-factor in August, while rainfall persists, particularly in the southeastern regions. The wet period that began in May continues, albeit with a gradual decrease as the month progresses.

Lake Superior's influence on the climate is still apparent, providing moderation in temperatures and lending to the attractive conditions in the areas near its shores.

Comparing August to July, a slight reduction in temperatures is noticeable. Though still firmly in the embrace of summer, August starts to hint at the upcoming transition to fall. The weather remains predominantly warm and suitable for outdoor activities, but the hottest days of the year are typically behind.

August's weather in Minnesota maintains the summer's appeal, with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, fishing, hunting, and enjoying the natural landscapes. The lakes continue to attract visitors, and the state's diverse geography offers something for everyone. Yet, subtle shifts in temperature and a decrease in rainfall herald the impending arrival of autumn, adding a touch of anticipation to the warmth and vitality of the season.

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• Minneapolis - August »
  Minneapolis greets August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. August experiences a slight cool down from July’s peak summer temperatures in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Saint Paul - August »
  On the last day of August, in Saint Paul, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT. Saint Paul experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C) in August, subtly different from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C).
• Rochester - August »
  In Rochester during August, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. On the first day of August in Rochester, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:33 pm.
• Duluth - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Duluth is August, with an average ocean temperature of 60.8°F (16°C). August in Duluth holds onto the summer weather, even though the temperatures show a slight decline from the previous month.
• Bloomington - August »
  On the first day of August in Bloomington sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. In Bloomington in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Brooklyn Park - August »
  In Brooklyn Park in August, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The shift into August finds Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, at an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), closely comparable to July's conditions.
• Plymouth - August »
  Overall, August marks the transition from summer heat to the cool fall weather in Plymouth, Minnesota. In August, in Plymouth the rain falls for 13.9 days.
• Maple Grove - August »
  In Maple Grove in August, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Maple Grove, in August, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Woodbury - August »
  In Woodbury, during August, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Woodbury, in August, during 14.7 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Eagan - August »
  The arrival of August in Eagan sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. On the first day of August in Eagan, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:38 pm.
• Eden Prairie - August »
  In Eden Prairie in August, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. August in Eden Prairie strikes a balance between hot summer conditions and impending fall, as the temperatures slightly decrease from July's peak.
• Coon Rapids - August »
  In Coon Rapids during August, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. As Coon Rapids transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C), nearly the same as the previous 80.8°F (27.1°C).