Duluth, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
86,863
Population
1,212/sq mi density
$66,263
Median Income
$39,762 per capita
$225,700
Home Value
$298,068 Zillow
$1,037
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
225
Violent Crime/100K
2,995 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,263 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,700 home value, $1,037/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Duluth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 90.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 87.4 sq mi (226.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7745°N, 92.1341°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Duluth has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.0").