Dumont, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Traverse County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
138 Population 321/sq mi density
$127,813 Median Income $52,774 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $120,504 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$127,813 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dumont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates45.7174°N, 96.4231°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTraverse County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 42.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience45.9 / 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 Low
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

4 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 11 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 35 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 137 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 103 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 56 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 87 km 1
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 98 km 2
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 98 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 61 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 75 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 57 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 36 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 57 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 90 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 51 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 71 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 56 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 60 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 53 km
1998 LEE 1,137 54 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 61 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 54 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 61 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 59 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 55 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 77 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 53 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 83 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 56 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 53 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Dumont has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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