Overview
Minneapolis, located in the United States, has recorded significant temperature changes from 1893 to 2025. The period shows a warming trend with an increase of 1.16°C when comparing the first ten years (1893–1905) to the last ten years (2016–2025).
Climate Data
The average temperature during the first ten years was 12.22°C, while the last ten years averaged 13.38°C. The mean temperature for the period 2015–2024 is 13.39°C, indicating a notable rise compared to the 1890–1900 baseline average of 12.37°C.
Temperature Trends
How has Minneapolis's climate changed over the years?
Since 1980, the temperature trend shows a slight increase of approximately 0.01°C. However, the average temperature during the last decade (2016–2025) increased by 0.64°C compared to the prior decade (2006–2015).
Context
Minneapolis's average temperature from 1991 to 2020 was 13.29°C, which is lower than the national benchmark of 15.02°C for the same period. Additionally, temperatures in Minneapolis are 0.69°C warmer than those recorded in Paris.
Impacts of Climate Change
The increase in temperature is likely to exacerbate heat waves and drought risks in the region, affecting both the environment and local communities.
Temperature Records
What are the warmest and coldest years on record for Minneapolis?
- 1938: 14.98°C
- 1954: 14.97°C
- 1931: 14.68°C
- 1933: 14.58°C
- 2012: 14.49°C
The record coldest year was 1912, with a temperature of 11.44°C.