Weather in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States in August
In an average August, Minneapolis sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 59°F |
| Typical low range | 52°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
103°F
1988-08-16
Lowest
61°F
1986-08-27
Low
Highest
77°F
1988-08-02
Lowest
40°F
1986-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
150°F
2023-08-22
Lowest
33°F
1986-08-27
Humidity
Highest
22.7 g/m³
1995-08-13
Lowest
5.9 g/m³
2004-08-20
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2008-08-22
Lowest
4 mph
2022-08-22
Precip
Wettest
7.42 in
2016
Driest
0.88 in
2003
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