Princeton, MN weather

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

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Princeton weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Princeton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Princeton

What is the weather usually like in Princeton?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°21°43°64°86°22°4°Jan28°8°Feb40°21°Mar56°33°Apr69°46°May77°55°Jun81°59°Jul79°57°Aug72°49°Sep57°36°Oct40°24°Nov27°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.9"Feb1.7"Mar2.8"Apr3.9"May4.2"Jun4.0"Jul4.1"Aug2.9"Sep2.7"Oct1.6"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANTIAGO 3 E, MN US (USC00217502), adjusted for the elevation of Princeton.

Princeton weather month by month

January
22° 4°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
February
28° 8°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
March
40° 21°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
April
56° 33°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
May
69° 46°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
77° 55°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
81° 59°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 57°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
72° 49°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
57° 36°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
November
40° 24°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
December
27° 11°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Princeton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:58 PM9 h 10 min
February7:14 AM5:42 PM10 h 28 min
March7:24 AM7:21 PM11 h 56 min
April6:26 AM8:02 PM13 h 35 min
May5:41 AM8:40 PM14 h 58 min
June5:22 AM9:06 PM15 h 44 min
July5:38 AM9:02 PM15 h 23 min
August6:13 AM8:23 PM14 h 10 min
September6:51 AM7:27 PM12 h 35 min
October7:29 AM6:30 PM11 h 0 min
November7:12 AM4:45 PM9 h 33 min
December7:46 AM4:33 PM8 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Princeton?

Princeton 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 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 30.7 inches (780 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Princeton is June to September. At 981 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 Princeton

What is the hottest month in Princeton?

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

What is the coldest month in Princeton?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Princeton?

About 30.7 inches (780 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Princeton?

Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Princeton?

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

What climate does Princeton have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Princeton in November?

Highs average 40°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Princeton?

Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Princeton weather forecast come from?

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

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