Climate Insights for Chisholm

Ziebach County, Minnesota, United States

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
February
-16°C low
Wettest
September
97mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chisholm is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 747mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Chisholm 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 -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 114cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -12° Min: -15° Feb Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -16° Mar Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -7° Apr Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: -1° May Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Sep Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° Nov Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -4° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Chisholm has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -11°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 17mm May Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 27mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chisholm is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 747mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 97mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 20mm. That's 77mm 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 114cm 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: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/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

Chisholm 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 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

91 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chisholm, which began on March 20, 2026. Chisholm 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 178mm for the season, averaging 59mm 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 13 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 273mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Expect around 20cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 93mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 58cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -12°
Feb -11°
Mar -3°
Apr
May 13°
Jun 18°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 15°
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Chisholm is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°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 Chisholm 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
-15 °C
-7 °C
17 km/h
20 mm
15 cm
Feb
-16 °C
-5 °C
18 km/h
23 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
3 °C
18 km/h
37 mm
18 cm
Apr
-1 °C
10 °C
19 km/h
68 mm
17 cm
May
7 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
74 mm
2 cm
Jun
13 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
65 mm
4 cm
Nov
-4 °C
3 °C
19 km/h
40 mm
15 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-4 °C
18 km/h
50 mm
27 cm
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