Elk, MN has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. During the winter months, temperatures typically range from lows near 0°F (-18°C) to highs in the low 20s°F (-6 to -2°C). Summers are mild with average highs in the mid-70s F (24°C). Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with snowfall usually occurring from November through March.
Elk, Minnesota gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elk averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Elk. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elk gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year