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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
$280,660 Zillow
$1,037
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
4,275 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,263 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,700 home value, $1,037/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 60.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
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 | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Duluth has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").