A motorcycle in Minnesota is stored for about 5 months a year at Minneapolis, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 1 at Duluth (NOAA 1991-2020). 77 motorcycle storage facilities are listed in Minnesota, 48 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Minneapolis high / low | motorcycle | Duluth snow | Duluth high / low | motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 9° | stored | 16.8 in | 20° / 2° | stored |
| Feb | 29° / 13° | stored | 15.1 in | 25° / 6° | stored |
| Mar | 42° / 25° | stored | 12.8 in | 36° / 18° | stored |
| Apr | 57° / 38° | cold or hot riding | 9.1 in | 49° / 30° | cold or hot riding |
| May | 69° / 50° | riding | 0.8 in | 63° / 41° | riding |
| Jun | 79° / 60° | riding | 0.0 in | 72° / 50° | riding |
| Jul | 83° / 65° | riding | 0.0 in | 78° / 56° | riding |
| Aug | 81° / 63° | riding | 0.0 in | 76° / 55° | riding |
| Sep | 73° / 54° | riding | 0.1 in | 67° / 47° | riding |
| Oct | 58° / 41° | riding | 2.7 in | 53° / 36° | cold or hot riding |
| Nov | 42° / 28° | stored | 14.1 in | 37° / 23° | stored |
| Dec | 29° / 15° | stored | 18.7 in | 25° / 10° | stored |
Motorcycle column rule: riding at highs of 58°F to 97°F; cold or hot riding from a 46°F high or above 97°F; stored below 46°F.
By that rule a motorcycle at Minneapolis has 6 months riding (May to October), 1 of cold or hot riding and 5 stored. By that rule a motorcycle at Duluth has 5 months riding (May to September), 2 of cold or hot riding and 5 stored.
Minnesota is severe-freeze country for a motorcycle: Duluth averages 2.4°F on January nights and about 37.7 nights a year at or below 0°F, so full winterization is mandatory and heated space is worth pricing.
77 live listings in 8 cities; by listed type: 47 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 9 covered and 46 outdoor (types overlap). No Minnesota motorcycle storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPLS Storage | Minneapolis | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| St Patricks Guild Warehouse | Saint Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Twin Cities Harley-Davidson | Lakeville | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| ACT Warehouse | Saint Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Millrace Motor Club | Minneapolis | indoor, climate-controlled | Car | |
| U-Haul of St Paul | St. Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Simply Ride | Eden Prairie | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| Simply Self Storage | St. Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Minikahda Mini Storage | South St. Paul | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| All Climate Self Storage | Rochester | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Car |
| Eastside Storage | Rochester | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Park Place Storage - Garage Condos | Minnetrista | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Apple Valley Super Lock Storage | Saint Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Central Self Storage | Minneapolis | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Lamone's WebTV Storage Site | Minneapolis | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| PODS Moving & Storage | Saint Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| CubeSmart Self Storage | Saint Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Mid Metro Discount Warehouse | Saint Paul | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Portable Storage Containers Inc | Minneapolis | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV |
| City | Motorcycle Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 38 | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| Saint Paul | 29 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| St. Paul | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Rochester | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Eden Prairie | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lakeville | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Minnetrista | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| South St. Paul | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is October 18 at Minneapolis and October 1 at Duluth; winterize by September 17, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our motorcycle rule Minneapolis stays riding through October and Duluth through September, then 1 month of cold or hot riding follow at Minneapolis. 48 Minnesota listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
5 at Minneapolis (November to April) and 5 at Duluth (October to April), plus 1 and 2 months of cold or hot riding. Those stored months hold 77.5 of the 90.2 inches of snow Duluth averages a year (86%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Minneapolis a motorcycle is riding from May to October (6 months), against 5 at Duluth.
Of 77 live Minnesota listings, 47 list indoor space and 1 climate-controlled units, against 46 outdoor and 9 covered. By city: Minneapolis (38 listed, 17 indoor), Saint Paul (29 listed, 20 indoor), St. Paul (4 listed, 4 indoor) and Rochester (2 listed, 2 indoor). Most indoor listings: Saint Paul (20), Minneapolis (17) and St. Paul (4). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 8 cities in all.
At Duluth, 6 months average a low at or below 32°F: 5 stored and 1 cold or hot riding or riding by our motorcycle rule. Duluth logs 176.6 nights at or below 32°F and 37.7 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 2.4°F and is stored for a motorcycle. Drain or re-protect the motorcycle after any outing in those 1 month.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is April 23 at Minneapolis and May 13 at Duluth; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around April 13 and April 30. Our rule makes May the first month riding at Minneapolis and May at Duluth. That month Minneapolis averages a 49.9°F low and a 69.2°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
Minnesota motorcycle storage listings span 8 cities, led by Minneapolis (38 listed), Saint Paul (29 listed), St. Paul (4 listed), Rochester (2 listed) and Eden Prairie (1 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Saint Paul (20 outdoor) and Minneapolis (16 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 46 list outdoor, 9 covered and 48 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 1.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014922, USW00014913); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).