Geography of Minnesota
Geography of Minnesota: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Minnesota
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is 206 mi to the north-east, Wisconsin is 225 mi to the south-east, Des Moines is 234 mi to the south and Iowa is 234 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 44°57′13.3″N 93°5′24″W (44.9537, -93.09)
Quick facts about Minnesota
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°57′13.3″N 93°5′24″W (44.9537, -93.09) |
| Capital | Saint Paul |
| Population | 5.740.000 |
| Area | 86.936 sq mi |
| Abbreviation | MN |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Best months | July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Geography by national park in Minnesota
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Geography by state park in Minnesota
2 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Geography by city in Minnesota
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Geography by county in Minnesota
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Geography by lake in Minnesota
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Geography by river in Minnesota
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Summary
Minnesota is a state in United States. Minnesota is a US state with its capital at Saint Paul. It has a population of about 5.7 million. The capital is Saint Paul.
The best time to visit Minnesota is July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 8°F.
Nearby highlights include Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park and Lake Superior.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Minnesota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 8° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 15° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 26° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 69° | 49° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 60° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 83° | 65° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 62° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 58° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 46° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 44° | 30° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 17° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Minnesota?
Minnesota is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 44.9537, -93.09. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Minnesota?
July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Minnesota, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
How many people live in Minnesota?
Minnesota has a population of approximately 5.7 million.
What are the top things to do in Minnesota?
Popular options include Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Lake Superior, Mississippi River and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
What places are in Minnesota?
Minnesota covers 7 places in this atlas, including Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Minneapolis, Tettegouche State Park, Hennepin County and Lake Superior.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
