Climate Insights for Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base

Sedgwick County, Minnesota, United States

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low
Wettest
August
108mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 833mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm of rainfall. Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -13° Feb Max: -4° Average: -9° Min: -14° Mar Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Nov Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -3° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 27mm
Precipitation
Snow

Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 833mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 108mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 19mm. That's 90mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

83 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 225mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 292mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 54cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -9°
Mar -1°
Apr
May 14°
Jun 20°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 17°
Oct
Nov
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 92mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
-5 °C
17 km/h
19 mm
13 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-4 °C
18 km/h
23 mm
14 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
5 °C
19 km/h
47 mm
19 cm
Apr
1 °C
12 °C
20 km/h
82 mm
12 cm
May
8 °C
20 °C
19 km/h
96 mm
3 cm
Jun
14 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
22 °C
18 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
13 °C
19 km/h
74 mm
5 cm
Nov
-3 °C
5 °C
19 km/h
44 mm
10 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-2 °C
18 km/h
55 mm
27 cm
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