Climate change in Houston County, Minnesota
Since 1979, Houston County, Minnesota has warmed 2.3°F, with 2 fewer days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 13% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Dubuque County, IA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.1°F
- Precipitation: +13%
- Wettest day of the year: +24%
- Longest dry spell: +4 days
- Days above 90°F: −2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −10 days
- Frost-free season: +15 days
- Muggy days: +4 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +12 days
- Snowfall: −27%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −7 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.