Climax, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Polk County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
184
Population
196/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$23,425 per capita
$111,300
Home Value
$217,931 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $725/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Climax has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Climax has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").