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So what’s your typical Halloween weather like in Minnesota? The answer varies a lot from year to year. 

This year looks chilly but dry, and probably not too far from what lands as average Halloween weather. Highs in the 40s Sunday and a cool northwest breeze will bring a chill for trick or treaters. 

Because Halloween occurs in late October during a seasonal transition, weather conditions can vary a lot. It’s pretty likely going to be warm on July 4th and cold on Christmas. But Halloween can bring 70s or the 

biggest snow event in Twin Cities history

Here’s a great commentary on the range of 

Halloween weather conditions historically

 in Minnesota from the Minnesota DNR Climate Working Group. 

Here’s a chart with Halloween weather since 1991. The high and low temperatures are the first 2 numbers. Last year the high temperature was 55 degrees on Halloween. Two years ago it was 36. 

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Halloween climatology is highly variable compared to other holidays. 

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