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Christmas Temperature, Precipitation, and Snowfall Normals and Extremes
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Normal High Temp (1971-2000)
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Record High Temp
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Normal Low Temp (1971-2000)
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Record Low Temp
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Record Precipitation(inches) |
Record Snowfall (inches) |
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Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Airport
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23°
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51° (1922)
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6°
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-39° (1879)
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1.35 (1982) |
9.6 (1945) |
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St. Cloud, MN
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20°
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47° (1922)
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1°
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-26° (2000)
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1.07 (1983) |
4.2 (1950) |
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Redwood Falls, MN
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24°
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49° (1999)
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5°
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-18° (2000)
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0.39 (1950) |
6.5 (1945) |
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Eau Claire, WI
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22°
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45° (1994)
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4°
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-27° (1968)
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0.72 (1945) |
8.0 (1945) |
Note: Records from above sites span varying periods of length.
The graphic below was created from historical data from NOAA’S National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). It reflects the chance, or probability, of a white Christmas based on observed conditions from past years, with a "white" Christmas being defined as having 1 inch or more of snow on the ground. The probability is based on the full period of record for a station, which in some cases could extend as far back as the 1800s. As you can see from the graphic below, the chance for a white Christmas for most of Minnesota and Wisconsin is greater than 60 percent, with enhanced probabilities (over 90 percent) across the northern portions of both states. To see more detailed climatology for Christmas in Minnesota from the Minnesota State Climatologist’s office, click here.
Current Snow Depth: Text Graphical
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