Climate Insights for Carlton

Hot Springs County, Minnesota, United States

Hottest
Luglio
24°C peak
Coldest
Febbraio
-14°C low
Wettest
Settembre
106mm rain
Best to Visit
Giugno, Luglio
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Carlton is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 868mm of precipitation falls per year. Settembre is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Carlton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 123cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -13° Feb Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -14° Mar Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: 0° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jun Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 5° Nov Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Dec Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Carlton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. Luglio is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. 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: 23mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 16mm May Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow

Carlton is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 868mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 106mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 23mm. That's 84mm less than September, 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 123cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Carlton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/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 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Carlton, which began on March 20, 2026. Carlton 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 Luglio at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 290mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Expect around 65cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -10°
Mar -2°
Apr
May 11°
Jun 17°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -6°

The best time to visit Carlton is during Giugno and Luglio, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio 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 Carlton 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
-6 °C
20 km/h
23 mm
16 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-5 °C
21 km/h
28 mm
17 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
3 °C
21 km/h
50 mm
22 cm
Apr
0 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
79 mm
16 cm
May
7 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
92 mm
4 cm
Jun
12 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
13 °C
22 km/h
81 mm
4 cm
Nov
-2 °C
4 °C
23 km/h
56 mm
13 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-3 °C
21 km/h
64 mm
32 cm
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