St. Cloud Records 1.17 Inches of Rain
Monday's rainfall fell just short of the 1936 record for the date, while the fall season ran nearly two inches above normal.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions
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St. Cloud Sky Central Airport recorded 1.17 inches of rain on Monday, just below the 1.28-inch record for the date set in 1936. Widespread showers have become widely scattered across the area.
Why it matters
Fall rainfall in St. Cloud has run above normal, even as year-to-date totals remain below average. The added moisture comes as the city has yet to record any snowfall this season.
St. Cloud Sky Central Airport recorded 1.17 inches of rain Monday, against a 1.28-inch record for the date set in 1936. Fall rainfall totals 7.70 inches, nearly two inches above normal, while year-to-date precipitation of 22.32 inches remains four inches below normal.
The players
St. Cloud Sky Central Airport
The airport serves as the official precipitation observation site for the St. Cloud area.
The details
Widespread rain showers have become widely scattered over the region. More rain is projected to move in Tuesday night and linger through much of Wednesday.
Timeline
Monday: 1.17 inches of rain recorded at St. Cloud airport.
1936: Previous record of 1.28 inches for the date was set.
September through November: Fall rainfall totals 7.70 inches.
Tuesday night through Wednesday: More rain expected to linger.
Seasonal Patterns
Monday's 1.17 inches fell just short of the 1.28-inch record for the date set in 1936. The fall rainfall total of 7.70 inches, nearly two inches above normal, contrasts with a year-to-date deficit of four inches.
Residents should expect additional rain Tuesday night through Wednesday, which may affect travel and outdoor plans. The year-to-date deficit of four inches means soil moisture conditions remain below average despite the wet fall.
The takeaway
Fall has delivered above-normal rain for St. Cloud, but the year's overall precipitation still runs four inches short of normal. Check local forecasts before Tuesday night's rain arrives.
What happens next
More rain is expected to move in Tuesday night and linger through much of Wednesday.
Further reading
For additional local readings, see Current Conditions in St. Cloud.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 1390 Granite City Sports.
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