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Denham, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
30 Population 23/sq mi density
$216,700 Home Value $247,236 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
608 Violent Crime/100K 3,220 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Denham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates46.3617°N, 92.9415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPine County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

142 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 1957 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 69 km 2
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 98 km 2
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 71 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 21, 1995 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 3, 1985 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,642 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 37 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 40 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 87 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 60 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 75 km
2004 SOUTH MAIN ROAD 1,384 37 km
2006 WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 1,380 38 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,371 39 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,352 36 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,249 64 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,226 61 km
2000 S MAIN RO 1,181 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 1.0 in

Denham has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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