Climate Insights for Gunflint Seaplane Base

Platte County, Minnesota, United States

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low
Wettest
August
101mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gunflint Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 764mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Gunflint Seaplane Base is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 153cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -16° Feb Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -17° Mar Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Apr Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -3° May Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Aug Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Oct Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Nov Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -4° Dec Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Gunflint Seaplane Base has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°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: 24mm Snow: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 24mm May Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gunflint Seaplane Base is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 764mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 101mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24mm. That's 76mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 153cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.

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: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Gunflint 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 November, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most 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 3km/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 Gunflint Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Gunflint 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 175mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 269mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 32cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -17 to -5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 73cm 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 -12°
Feb -13°
Mar -5°
Apr
May 10°
Jun 16°
Jul 19°
Aug 17°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov -2°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Gunflint Seaplane Base is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°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 Gunflint 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
-16 °C
-8 °C
17 km/h
24 mm
19 cm
Feb
-17 °C
-7 °C
18 km/h
29 mm
20 cm
Mar Current
-9 °C
1 °C
18 km/h
37 mm
21 cm
Apr
-3 °C
7 °C
18 km/h
67 mm
24 cm
May
5 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
71 mm
3 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
10 °C
19 km/h
67 mm
7 cm
Nov
-4 °C
2 °C
19 km/h
55 mm
25 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-5 °C
18 km/h
53 mm
34 cm
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