Minnesota Climate Monitor
This page offers information resources which allow users to monitor the present status of climate conditions found across Minnesota.
Drought Monitoring
Present Weather
Regularly prepared climate narratives
- WeatherTalk (weather/climate commentary - prepared weekly on Fridays)
- HydroClim Minnesota (climate conditions and impact on water resources - prepared monthly)
- Climate Journal (routinely updated journal of notable climate developments)
Regularly prepared climate summaries and maps - Hourly
- Updated Hour-to-Hour Climate Data from U. of M. - St. Paul Campus
- Southern Research and Outreach Center - Waseca, MN (updated once daily ~ 8:15 am)
- Northwest Research and Outreach Center - Crookston, MN
- Hourly Data from the Last 24 Hours for Minnesota Cities
Regularly prepared climate summaries and maps - Daily
- Updated Day-to-Day Climate Data (daily tables for larger cities)
- Today's Daily Climate Reports for Minnesota
Northwest | Northeast | West Central | Central | Southwest | Southeast - Southwest Research and Outreach Center - Lamberton, MN
- Daily Radar-Based Precipitation Estimates
(daily precipitation estimation map from National Weather Service) -
Daily Radar-Based Precipitation Estimates
(daily precipitation estimation map from WSI)
Regularly prepared climate summaries and maps - Weekly
- Weekly Precipitation and Seasonal Departure Maps (prepared on Mondays)
- Weekly Temperature and Precipitation Summary Tables (prepared on Mondays)
- Weekly Soil Temperature and Pan Evaporation Tables (prepared on Mondays)
- Weekly Ski/Snowmobile Trail Reports
- Weekly Snow Depth and Snow Depth Rank Maps (prepared on Thursdays)
- Weekly Stream Flow Maps and Tables (prepared on Mondays)
Regularly prepared climate summaries - Monthly
- Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Summary Tables (prepared first Monday of the month)
- Monthly Heating and Cooling Degree Day Summary Tables (prepared first Monday of the month)
Regularly prepared climate summaries - Annual
Other climate monitoring resources
- Midwest Climate Watch (Midwestern Regional Climate Center)
- U.S. Drought Monitor (National Drought Mitigation Center)
- U.S. Palmer Drought Severity Index (Climate Prediction Center)
- Minnesota Drought Information Resources
