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Climax, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Polk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
184
Population
196/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$23,425 per capita
$111,300
Home Value
$198,464 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
860 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Climax has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6095°N, 96.8122°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Climax has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").