Twin Cities hits 72°F, latest‑season record warmth; fall likely top‑10 warmest
The Twin Cities reached 72°F Friday — the warmest temperature ever recorded this late in the season in records back to 1872 — while St. Cloud tied its daily high at 68°F. State climatologist says autumn 2025 is likely to rank among Minnesota’s top-10 warmest seasons and nearly 63% of the state is abnormally dry or in drought, though a weak cold front should bring temperatures closer to normal in the coming days.
📌 Key Facts
- Twin Cities recorded 72°F, the warmest temperature ever recorded this late in the season in records dating back to 1872, according to the state climatologist.
- St. Cloud tied its daily record high at 68°F, a mark originally set in 1990.
- Autumn 2025 is likely to rank among the top 10 warmest on record in Minnesota.
- Nearly 63% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
- A weak cold front is expected to move in over the coming days and bring temperatures closer to normal.
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Twin Cities hit 72 degrees Friday, the warmest temperature on record so late in the season
New information:
- State climatologist: 72°F is the warmest temperature ever recorded this late in the season in records back to 1872.
- St. Cloud tied its daily record high at 68°F (originally set in 1990).
- Autumn 2025 is likely to rank among the top 10 warmest on record in Minnesota.
- Nearly 63% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
- A weak cold front is expected to bring temperatures closer to normal in coming days.