Climate Insights for Hibbing

The climate in Hibbing is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 914mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 140mm of rainfall. Hibbing 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Hibbing experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Hibbing has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.

Hibbing is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 914mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 140mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 29mm. That's 111mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Hibbing receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 207cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Hibbing 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 December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Hibbing, which began on June 21, 2026. Hibbing 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Hibbing is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -15°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 Hibbing 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.