Dover, MN weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Dover weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dover.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover

What is the weather usually like in Dover?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

3°24°45°65°86°23°8°Jan27°11°Feb40°24°Mar56°36°Apr69°48°May78°58°Jun81°61°Jul79°59°Aug72°51°Sep58°38°Oct42°26°Nov29°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.0"Feb2.0"Mar3.5"Apr4.4"May5.4"Jun4.2"Jul4.1"Aug3.6"Sep2.4"Oct1.8"Nov1.3"Dec

Best time to visit Dover: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHESTER INTL AP, MN US (USW00014925), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.

Dover weather month by month

January
23° 8°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 12.2 in of snow
February
27° 11°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow
March
40° 24°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
April
56° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
May
69° 48°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
78° 58°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
81° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
72° 51°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 38°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
November
42° 26°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
December
29° 14°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 12.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM4:58 PM9 h 20 min
February7:05 AM5:39 PM10 h 34 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 57 min
April6:23 AM7:53 PM13 h 30 min
May5:40 AM8:29 PM14 h 48 min
June5:23 AM8:54 PM15 h 31 min
July5:38 AM8:50 PM15 h 12 min
August6:11 AM8:14 PM14 h 3 min
September6:46 AM7:20 PM12 h 33 min
October7:22 AM6:26 PM11 h 4 min
November7:02 AM4:44 PM9 h 41 min
December7:34 AM4:32 PM8 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Dover?

Dover has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).

It gets about 34.7 inches (880 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 53 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dover is June to September. At 1,155 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Dover

What is the hottest month in Dover?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Dover?

January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Dover?

About 34.7 inches (880 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Dover?

Yes, about 53 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dover?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dover have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Dover in November?

Highs average 42°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Dover?

Around 7:02 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Dover weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dover.

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