Doran, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
12 Population 57/sq mi density
$75,000 Home Value $195,796 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Doran has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates46.1851°N, 96.4856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilkin County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 49.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 59 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 53 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

442 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 43 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 14 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 78 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 53 km 2
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 100 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 74 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 39 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 20 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 61 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 69 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 37 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 37 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 39 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 30 km
2000 UNNAMED 718 94 km
2010 WALDEN 717 94 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 66 km
2007 HAUGVEDT WPA 630 55 km
2006 MEADOWS (SOUTH) 569 30 km
2024 AGASSIZ BEACHLINE RX 564 23 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 99 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 99 km
1997 ROBIN HOOD 542 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in

Doran has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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