Staples, MN weather

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

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Staples weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Staples

What is the weather usually like in Staples?

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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°16°39°61°83°18°-1°Jan23°2°Feb36°16°Mar52°29°Apr66°43°May74°54°Jun78°58°Jul77°55°Aug69°47°Sep54°34°Oct37°21°Nov24°8°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.8"Feb1.4"Mar2.6"Apr3.5"May4.4"Jun4.3"Jul3.6"Aug2.9"Sep2.8"Oct1.3"Nov0.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WADENA 3 S, MN US (USC00218579), adjusted for the elevation of Staples.

Staples weather month by month

January
18° -1°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 12.2 in of snow
February
23° 2°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
March
36° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.9 in of snow
April
52° 29°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
May
66° 43°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
74° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
78° 58°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
77° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
69° 47°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
54° 34°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
November
37° 21°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
December
24° 8°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Staples through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:56 AM5:01 PM9 h 4 min
February7:20 AM5:46 PM10 h 25 min
March7:29 AM7:26 PM11 h 56 min
April6:30 AM8:08 PM13 h 38 min
May5:43 AM8:47 PM15 h 3 min
June5:24 AM9:15 PM15 h 50 min
July5:40 AM9:10 PM15 h 29 min
August6:16 AM8:30 PM14 h 13 min
September6:56 AM7:32 PM12 h 36 min
October7:35 AM6:34 PM10 h 58 min
November7:19 AM4:48 PM9 h 28 min
December7:54 AM4:34 PM8 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Staples?

Staples has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -1°F (-18°C).

It gets about 29.3 inches (745 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Staples is June to September. At 1,280 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 Staples

What is the hottest month in Staples?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Staples?

January, with an average low of -1°F (-18°C).

How much does it rain in Staples?

About 29.3 inches (745 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Staples?

Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Staples?

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

What climate does Staples have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Staples in November?

Highs average 37°F and lows 21°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Staples?

Around 7:19 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Staples weather forecast come from?

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

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