Climate Change in Minnesota

Observations show we are already experiencing the impacts of climate change across the state and we expect more changes in the coming years. In fact, Minnesota's average annual temperature has increased nearly 3°F since the late 1800's. Climate science research suggests that the state will continue to get warmer and wetter, with more extreme events driving changes across the state and greater Midwest region.  Observations show that our winters are warming dramatically and that spring is arriving up to two weeks earlier than in the early 1900's.  These changes alter the places where we live, work and recreate.