Askov, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
333 Population 264/sq mi density
$34,464 Median Income $28,016 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $170,496 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$34,464 median income, 19.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $388/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Askov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 64.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,167 ft (356 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates46.1886°N, 92.7824°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPine County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 64.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.2 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

178 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 67 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 1957 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 47 km 2
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 86 km 2
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 21, 1995 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 3, 1985 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF2 24 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 59 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 87 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 94 km
2004 SOUTH MAIN ROAD 1,384 58 km
2006 WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 1,380 59 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,371 29 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,352 59 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,249 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,226 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.4 in

Askov has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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