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Rochester, MN
Meteorological Winter 2024-25 was Drier & Slightly Warmer than Normal in Rochester, MN
Temperatures - Slightly Warmer than Normal
From December 1 through February 28, the average temperature at Rochester International Airport was 18.4°F. This was 0.3°F warmer than the 1991-2020 winter normal of 18.1°F.
The average maximum temperature was 26.7°F. This was 0.9°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 25.8°F.
The average minimum temperature was 10.1°F. This was 0.3°F colder than the 1991-2020 normal of 10.4°F.
The table below contains the monthly temperatures and their departures from normal for the winter of 2024-25.
Winter 2024-25 Temperatures
in Rochester MN
Average Departure
Month Temperature from Normal
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December 24.1°F + 3.3°F
January 15.0°F + 0.3°F
February 16.0°F - 2.7°F
Winter 18.4°F + 0.3°F
The warmest high temperature was 56°F on January 30.
The coldest high temperature was -5°F on January 20.
The warmest low temperature was 36°F on February 24.
The coldest low temperature was -20°F on January 21.
The daily average temperatures were above normal on 46 days (51.1%), below normal on 43 days (47.8%), and normal on 1 day (1.1%).
The temperature fell to zero or below on 24 days. Normally, there are 27 sub-zero temperatures in a winter.
Precipitation - Drier than Normal
Rochester International Airport received 1.77" of precipitation.
This was 1.52" drier than the 1991-2020 winter normal of 3.29".
The table below contains the monthly precipitation totals and their departures from normal for the winter of 2024-25.
Winter 2024-25 Precipitation
in Rochester MN
Precipitation Departure
Month Total from Normal
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December 1.27 inches -0.01 inches
January 0.02 inches -0.97 inches - Driest
February 0.48 inches -0.80 inches
Winter 1.77 inches -1.52 inches
The wettest day was on December 27 when 0.71" of precipitation fell.
Precipitation fell on 43 days (47.8%). Measurable precipitation fell on 17 days (18.9%) and trace amounts of precipitation fell on 26 days (28.9%).
Snowfall - 12th Least
The snow observer near Rochester International Airport received 12.5" of snow. This was 22.8" below the 1991-2020 normal of 35.3". This was the 12th least during a meteorological winter. This was the least since last winter (6th least - 9.6").
The table below contains the monthly snowfall totals and their departures from normal for the winter of 2024-25.
Winter 2024-25 Snowfall
in Rochester MN
Snowfall Departure
Month Total from Normal
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December 6.8 inches -5.6 inches
January 0.4 inches -11.8 inches Least
February 5.3 inches -5.4 inches
Winter 12.5 inches -22.8 inches 12th Least
The snowiest day was 5.9" on December 19.
Snow fell on 33 days (36.7%). Measurable snow fell on 13 days (14.4%) and a trace of snow fell on another 20 days (22.2%).
Snow Depth - Below Average
The official snow observer near Rochester International Airport had an average snow depth of 0.8". This was 4.3" lower than the long-term average (1893-2025) of 5.1".
The greatest snow depth was 6" on December 20-22.
There was snow on the ground on 34 days (37.8%) this winter. Measurable snow was on the ground on 23 days (25.6%) and trace amounts of snow on the ground on 11 days (12.2%).
Winds
Highest sustained winds - 46 mph from the northwest on December 4 and west northwest on February 28
Highest wind gust - 63 mph from the north northwest on December 4 and west northwest on February 28
Sky Cover
Clear - 32 days
Partly Cloudy - 31 days
Cloudy - 27 days
Barometric Pressure
Highest - 30.74 inches on February 18
Lowest - 29.44 inches on December 8
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