Minnesota is another example of a continental climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, often frigid winters. The state’s extreme northern Upper Midwest location provides a wide range of weather within each of the four seasons:
An average high temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit in June and 24 degrees in January.
An average low temperature of 59 degrees in June and 8 degrees in January.
August has the most precipitation, with an average of 4.3 inches.
The average snowfall in January and February is 12 inches.