Climate Insights for Cloquet

The climate in Cloquet is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 868mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Cloquet 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 -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 123cm accumulating over the season.

Cloquet has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, 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.

Cloquet 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.

Cloquet 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.

It is currently spring in Cloquet, which began on March 20, 2026. Cloquet 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 -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Cloquet is during June and July, 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, 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cloquet 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.