Best Time to Drive: Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN

The best time to drive from Mahnomen, MN to Plymouth, MN is September, May, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. January is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

September

Also great

May

Also great

June

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan
Challenging 16°F
Feb
Challenging 21°F
Mar
Fair 33°F
Apr
Good 47°F
May
Great 60°F
Jun
Great 70°F
Jul
Great 74°F
Aug
Great 72°F
Sep
Great 64°F
Oct
Good 50°F
Nov
Challenging 35°F
Dec
Difficult 22°F
Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 16°F
Rainy days ~0.9
Rating Challenging

February

Avg temp 21°F
Rainy days ~0.9
Rating Challenging

March

Avg temp 33°F
Rainy days ~1.7
Rating Fair

April

Avg temp 47°F
Rainy days ~2.9
Rating Good

May

Avg temp 60°F
Rainy days ~3.9
Rating Great

June

Avg temp 70°F
Rainy days ~4.6
Rating Great

July

Avg temp 74°F
Rainy days ~4.1
Rating Great

August

Avg temp 72°F
Rainy days ~4.3
Rating Great

September

Avg temp 64°F
Rainy days ~3
Rating Great

October

Avg temp 50°F
Rainy days ~2.6
Rating Good

November

Avg temp 35°F
Rainy days ~1.6
Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 22°F
Rainy days ~1.2
Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Tornado Alley

Apr - Jun

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common in spring. Check storm forecasts before departing.

Climate Context

Mahnomen, MN

Midwest

Plymouth, MN

Midwest

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