Editing Chisago County, Minnesota (section)

==Climate and weather==
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|[[Center City, Minnesota]]
|2|24|0.89
|7|31|0.90
|19|43|1.61
|33|59|2.84
|45|70|3.72
|56|79|4.48
|60|84|4.40
|58|81|3.89
|49|72|3.56
|37|60|2.82
|22|42|1.85
|8|27|1.13
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|units=imperial
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|source=The Weather Channel<ref name=WX>{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USMN0131|title=Monthly Averages for Center City MN|access-date=November 6, 2011|publisher=The Weather Channel}}</ref>}}

Chisago County has a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] Dfb) with long, cold winters and warm summers. The average high temperature in the summer is around {{convert|80|°F}}, while the average low temperature in the winter is around {{convert|5|°F}}.

A record low of {{convert|-38|°F}} was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of {{convert|104|°F}} was recorded in July 1988.<ref name=WX/>

The county's location in the Upper Midwest region of the United States exposes it to a wide range of weather patterns, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and blizzards. The county experiences moderate precipitation throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of {{convert|30|in}} and an average annual snowfall of {{convert|47|in}}. Spring is the most active season for severe weather, with thunderstorms and tornadoes common. Winter storms are common during the winter, with heavy snowfall and blizzards.

Chisago County has many lakes and wetlands, which significantly affect its weather and climate. It has over 100 lakes, the largest being North and South Center Lakes, Green Lake, and Chisago Lake. The lakes and wetlands moderate temperatures by absorbing heat during the summer and releasing it during the winter.