Faribault, United States experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Faribault, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Faribault, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.1/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 13°C / 4°C
Feels Like 11°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 81 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 21 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 7 days
Frost Days 20 days
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Avg Low19°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
-12°C
January
Avg High-4°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
5days
February
Avg High-2°C
Avg Low-11°C
Windiest Month
24 km/h
April (Gusts 47)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, March, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:30
Daylight 15.5h
Sunset 21:00
Live conditions—
Faribault on the map · live conditions
Faribault, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Faribault
- Population
- 23.7K
- Elevation
- 303 m
- Coordinates
- 44.29°, -93.27°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -2°C
Avg Low -10°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -4°C / -12°C . Feb: -2°C / -11°C . Mar: 7°C / -3°C . Apr: 13°C / 3°C . May: 21°C / 10°C . Jun: 27°C / 17°C . Jul: 28°C / 19°C . Aug: 26°C / 18°C . Sep: 24°C / 15°C . Oct: 15°C / 7°C . Nov: 7°C / -1°C . Dec: -1°C / -8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 31 mm. Feb: 33 mm. Mar: 67 mm. Apr: 95 mm. May: 131 mm. Jun: 127 mm. Jul: 107 mm. Aug: 124 mm. Sep: 99 mm. Oct: 76 mm. Nov: 43 mm. Dec: 44 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 77%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 67%. May: 66%. Jun: 68%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 22 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 8h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 10 days. Feb: 9 days. Mar: 7 days. Apr: 4 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 6 days. Dec: 10 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 17 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 28°C | Jul · 28°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · -13°C | Jan · -12°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 176 mm | May · 131 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 25 km/h | Apr · 24 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C / -12°C | -9°C / -17°C | 6days (31 mm) Good | 5.4h Fair | 77% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | -2°C / -11°C | -7°C / -17°C | 5days (33 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 75% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / -3°C | 3°C / -8°C | 8days (67 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 3°C | 10°C / -2°C | 12days (95 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 67% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 21°C / 10°C | 20°C / 8°C | 12days (131 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 13days (127 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (107 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 18°C | 28°C / 18°C | 11days (124 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 15°C | 24°C / 14°C | 8days (99 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 7°C | 12°C / 4°C | 9days (76 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 67% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 7°C / -1°C | 2°C / -5°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 5.8h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | -1°C / -8°C | -6°C / -14°C | 7days (44 mm) Good | 5.1h Fair | 77% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Faribault are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Faribault, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Faribault is July, with average daytime highs of 28°C (82°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Faribault is January, with average overnight lows of -12°C (11°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Faribault is May, averaging 131mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Faribault runs through June, April, May, August, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Faribault.
Faribault receives approximately 103 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Faribault.
The least favorable months to visit Faribault are January, March, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Faribault is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Faribault is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Faribault receives snow. Months with snowfall average 7 snow days and 14 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 20 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Faribault are 21 km/h (13 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 24 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 47 km/h / 29 mph).
Faribault averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 58%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Faribault is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Faribault has a Hot-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfa under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Faribault ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 11°C (52°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Faribault. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Faribault, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 27°C (80°F) and 13 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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