2018 Long Range Weather Forecast for Minneapolis, MN
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How to Read Long-Range Weather Forecasts
Long-range predictions show weather trends in temperatures and precipitation. For example, will the winter be colder or warmer than average? Will there be more or less snow than what's typical for your area? Our famous predictions (traditionally 80% accurate) are made 18 months in advance, and meant to help you make more informed decisions for long-term planning.
Here on Almanac.com, we provide free long-range forecasts for the next 30 to 60 days covering U.S. and Canadian regions. Find all 12 months of predictions in the annual Old Farmer's Almanac.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
SEPTEMBER 2017: temperature 58° (avg.); precipitation 4" (1" above avg.); Sep 1-6: Scattered t-storms, cool; Sep 7-12: Sunny, warm; Sep 13-17: T-storms, then sunny, cool; Sep 18-21: Showers, cool; Sep 22-26: Showers east; sunny, warm west; Sep 27-30: Showers, cool.
OCTOBER 2017: temperature 44° (3° below avg.); precipitation 3" (0.5" above avg.); Oct 1-9: A few showers, cool; Oct 10-12: Rain to snow, then sunny, cold; Oct 13-20: Rain, then sunny, mild; Oct 21-25: Showers east; snow, then sunny west; Oct 26-31: Rainy periods, mild.
Annual Weather Summary: November 2017 to October 2018
Winter will be warmer than normal, with the coldest periods in late November, early and late December, early January, and early February. Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal, with the snowiest periods in mid- to late December and early to mid-February. April and May will be cooler than normal, with near-normal precipitation. Summer will be hotter than normal, with near-normal precipitation. The hottest periods will be in late June, late July, and early to mid-August. September and October will be warmer and slightly drier than normal.
About the Upper Midwest Region
The Upper Midwest long range weather region includes all or part of the following states: MICHIGAN (Alpena, Escanaba, Marquette, Menominee, Traverse City), MINNESOTA (Bloomington, Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester, Saint Paul), NORTH DAKOTA (Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Wahpeton, West Fargo), SOUTH DAKOTA (Aberdeen, Brookings, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Watertown), WISCONSIN (Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Oshkosh).
Upper Midwest Neighboring Regions
Here are the regions that neighbor the Upper Midwest long range weather region:
Temperature and Precipitation November 2017 to October 2018
