Climate change in Wadena County, Minnesota
Since 1979, Wadena County, Minnesota has warmed 3.0°F, with about the same number of days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 1% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Benton County, MN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.0°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.9°F
- Precipitation: −1%
- Wettest day of the year: −6%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: −0 days
- Nights above 70°F: −0 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +19 days
- Muggy days: +7 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.4°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +14 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.