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It seems hard to believe for me, but the Minnesota State Fair starts Thursday.

Historical weather at the Fair typically brings a mix of mild days in the 70s, and some occasional hot steamy days in the 90s. But looking through Sate Fair weather records today, one stat jumps out.

The temperature hasn’t hit 90 degrees at the Fair since 2013. The current streak of seven straight State Fairs without a 90-degree temperature is the longest stretch since the Fair went to 12 days in 1975. (There was no State Fair in 2020 due to COVID-19.)

Here are some more weather data points on the Fair.

 from the Minnesota Climate Working Group. 

So far the forecast for the opening weekend of the Fair looks summery. Highs will likely reach the upper 70s and 80s between Friday and Sunday. The weekend looks more humid with dew points climbing through the 60s. Isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances are possible this weekend.

 I will be live at the MPR booth on Judson at the Fair Tuesday, Aug. 30 between 3 and 6 p.m.. Please come by and say hello if you’re in the neighborhood!

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Paul Huttner

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Will 2022 bring the first 90-degree day at the Fair since 2013? Here are some more weather data points on the Fair, plus a look at the forecast for opening weekend this year.

It hasn't hit 90 degrees at the last 7 Minnesota State Fairs

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