Is today a good day for cross-country skiing in Minneapolis?
Today is not the day.
Not a day for cross-country skiing. Hot for it — 15 °C.
Not today14/100
7-day outlook for cross-country skiing in Minneapolis
Best day looks like Today at 14/100.
Why this score?
Data from Open-Meteo, and Open-Meteo Marine for waves and sea temperature. Last updated 19:33 UTC.
Cross-country skiing in Minneapolis, month by month
Snow is most likely in December, with about 4 snowy days. Frost is most common in January, with about 31 days below freezing. Daytime highs peak at 29°C in July and fall to -3°C in January. Winds average 14 km/h in April, the windiest month, and 10 km/h in July, the calmest.
Our seasonal guide puts cross-country skiing in season from November to March.
| Month | Snowy days (days) | Frosty days (days) | Daytime high (°C) | Average wind (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (in season) | 4 | 31 | -3 | 11 |
| February (in season) | 3 | 28 | -2 | 12 |
| March (in season) | 4 | 24 | 7 | 12 |
| April | 2 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| May | 0 | 1 | 22 | 12 |
| June | 0 | 0 | 28 | 12 |
| July | 0 | 0 | 29 | 10 |
| August | 0 | 0 | 28 | 10 |
| September | 0 | 0 | 25 | 11 |
| October | 1 | 4 | 16 | 12 |
| November (in season) | 2 | 18 | 7 | 12 |
| December (in season) | 4 | 28 | 0 | 11 |
In season, by our seasonal guide
Averages of daily weather 2020 to 2024, from ERA5 reanalysis data (about 25 km resolution). Not a forecast.
About cross-country skiing in Minneapolis
Twenty lakes inside the city, the Mississippi through the middle, and a winter cycling culture that puts most cities to shame.
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