What's the Coldest It Gets in Minnesota?

February 2,1996 was the coldest instrument-measured temperature on record for the state of Minnesota. A location in St. Louis County, 3 miles south of Tower, recorded -60 degrees F on February 2, 1996.

How cold does it get in MN?

Range from 12°F (–11°C) in January to 74°F (23°C) in July for Minneapolis - St. Paul. Winter in Minnesota is characterized by cold (below freezing) temperatures. Snow is the main form of winter precipitation, but freezing rain, ice, sleet, and occasionally rain are all possible during the winter months.

What is the coldest it has ever been in Minnesota?

Tower Minnesota holds the record of 60 degrees below zero. This record was set on February 2, 1996. A record was not determined cut and dry on that day, so there was still suspense in the air as the news crews arrived.

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