July 2012 was a very hot one in SE Minnesota. The hottest since the 1950s! Most days were in the upper 80s to lower 90s across the region. With lows commonly in the 60s and 70s. The highest area wide temperatures this month occurred at Red Wing and Winona both with highs of 102.F. A hot ridge of high pressure centered over the midwest was the reasoning for the hot July. Precipation was generally below average at most locations. For this report I will focus on temperatures at Rochester Airport becuase it has the longest history.

July 2012 Statistics-Rochester Airpoirt

July Normals: Average high 81.F Average Low 60.F

This year

Averaged High: 87.F Averaged Low: 67.F- ( New Warmest on record )

Highest Temperature Recorded 96.F Lowest Temperature Recorded 59.F

Averaged Temperature for the month 77.F

Precipitation: 3.25″ of rain -1.03″ below normal

July 2012 Statistics My Station-West Downtown Rochester

Averaged High: 91.F Averaged Low:  68.F 


Highest Temperature Recorded 102.F Lowest Temperature Recorded 59.F

Averaged High Temperature for the month 79.F


Precipitation: 4.50″ -0.04″ below normal

Other Areas

Austin- Averaged High: 89.F Averaged Low: 65.F Highest Temp 99.F

Preston- Averaged High: 90.F Averaged Low: 64.F Highest Temp 101.F

Winona-Averaged High: 90.F Averaged Low: 70.F Highest Temp 102.F