St. Paul, MN Weather
St. Paul hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 80°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
St. Paul weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in St. Paul looks sunny, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 65°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
St. Paul 14-day forecast
About the weather in St. Paul
St. Paul has a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Average daytime highs range from about 24°F (-4°C) in January to around 83°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 108 days of measurable precipitation a year.
St. Paul weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 24°F (-4°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: -35°F (-37°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 22 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 24°F (-4°C) and lows around 9°F (-13°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as -35°F (-37°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.5 inches (138 mm) of rain over 12 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 22 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in St. Paul is mild, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in St. Paul is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in St. Paul is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in St. Paul is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 27°F (-3°C) and nights around 12°F (-11°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season, plus around 13 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in St. Paul by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 9° | 5 | 1.0 in | 5.5 h/day | 77% |
| February | 28° | 9° | 6 | 1.2 in | 7.6 h/day | 72% |
| March | 43° | 24° | 8 | 2.2 in | 8.0 h/day | 66% |
| April | 54° | 35° | 11 | 3.4 in | 8.5 h/day | 65% |
| May | 69° | 49° | 12 | 5.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 64% |
| June | 80° | 61° | 10 | 4.6 in | 12.1 h/day | 65% |
| July | 83° | 64° | 10 | 4.2 in | 12.7 h/day | 70% |
| August | 80° | 63° | 11 | 4.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 72% |
| September | 74° | 58° | 9 | 3.6 in | 9.5 h/day | 71% |
| October | 58° | 43° | 9 | 3.6 in | 7.2 h/day | 69% |
| November | 43° | 29° | 8 | 2.1 in | 5.8 h/day | 71% |
| December | 30° | 16° | 8 | 1.9 in | 4.6 h/day | 77% |