Excelsior, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Excelsior weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Excelsior.
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What is the weather usually like in Excelsior?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 32.8 inprecipitation per year · 833 mm
- 54.7 insnowfall per year · 139 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Excelsior: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHANHASSEN WSFO, MN US (USC00211448), adjusted for the elevation of Excelsior.
Excelsior weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Excelsior through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Excelsior?
Excelsior has a hot-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 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 32.8 inches (833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Excelsior is June to September. At 955 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 Excelsior
What is the hottest month in Excelsior?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Excelsior?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Excelsior?
About 32.8 inches (833 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Excelsior?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Excelsior?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Excelsior have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Excelsior in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Excelsior?
Around 7:10 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Excelsior weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Excelsior.
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