Weather in Minneapolis in August
In an average August, Minneapolis sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 62°F |
| Typical low range | 54°F to 69°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
100°F
1988-08-16
Lowest
60°F
2004-08-11
Low
Highest
80°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
42°F
2004-08-21
Feels-like
Highest
134°F
2023-08-22
Lowest
36°F
2004-08-21
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
2001-08-05
Lowest
6.7 g/m³
2004-08-21
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2015-08-22
Lowest
4 mph
1986-08-06
Gust
Highest
49 mph
2002-08-17
Lowest
8 mph
2024-08-12
Precip
Wettest
8.99 in
2024
Driest
0.91 in
2012
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