Climate Insights for Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base

Sedgwick County, Minnesota, United States

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low
Wettest
July
109mm rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 876mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 164cm 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: -14° Feb Max: -2° Average: -8° Min: -13° Mar Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -5° Apr Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jun Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 4° Nov Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -3° Dec Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, 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: 23mm Snow: 21mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 24mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 18mm May Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 40mm
Precipitation
Snow

Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 876mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 109mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 23mm. That's 86mm less than July, 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 164cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

7 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 7 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 216mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 318mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 238mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Expect around 31cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 85cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -8°
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -7°

The best time to visit Grindstone Lake Seaplane Base is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 100mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows 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
-14 °C
-5 °C
3 km/h
23 mm
21 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-2 °C
4 km/h
29 mm
24 cm
Mar
-5 °C
5 °C
3 km/h
50 mm
22 cm
Apr
1 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
73 mm
18 cm
May
9 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
93 mm
8 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
91 mm
9 cm
Nov
-3 °C
4 °C
4 km/h
46 mm
22 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-3 °C
3 km/h
52 mm
40 cm
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