Pelican Rapids, MN weather

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

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Pelican Rapids weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Pelican Rapids?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-6°17°40°62°85°18°-1°Jan23°2°Feb36°17°Mar52°31°Apr67°45°May75°56°Jun80°60°Jul78°58°Aug70°48°Sep54°35°Oct38°20°Nov24°7°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.6"Feb1.1"Mar2.1"Apr3.3"May3.9"Jun3.4"Jul2.7"Aug2.8"Sep2.3"Oct0.9"Nov0.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROTHSAY, MN US (USC00217149), adjusted for the elevation of Pelican Rapids.

Pelican Rapids weather month by month

January
18° -1°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 11.4 in of snow
February
23° 2°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
March
36° 17°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
April
52° 31°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
May
67° 45°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
75° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
80° 60°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
78° 58°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
70° 48°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
54° 35°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
November
38° 20°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
December
24° 7°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pelican Rapids through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:02 AM5:05 PM9 h 3 min
February7:25 AM5:51 PM10 h 25 min
March7:34 AM7:31 PM11 h 56 min
April6:34 AM8:13 PM13 h 38 min
May5:48 AM8:53 PM15 h 5 min
June5:28 AM9:21 PM15 h 52 min
July5:44 AM9:15 PM15 h 31 min
August6:21 AM8:36 PM14 h 14 min
September7:01 AM7:37 PM12 h 36 min
October7:40 AM6:39 PM10 h 58 min
November7:25 AM4:52 PM9 h 27 min
December7:59 AM4:39 PM8 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Pelican Rapids?

Pelican Rapids has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -1°F (-19°C).

It gets about 24.8 inches (629 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pelican Rapids is June to September. At 1,306 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 Pelican Rapids

What is the hottest month in Pelican Rapids?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Pelican Rapids?

January, with an average low of -1°F (-19°C).

How much does it rain in Pelican Rapids?

About 24.8 inches (629 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Pelican Rapids?

Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pelican Rapids?

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

What climate does Pelican Rapids have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Pelican Rapids in November?

Highs average 38°F and lows 20°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Pelican Rapids?

Around 7:25 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:52 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Pelican Rapids weather forecast come from?

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

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