Grand Marais, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cook County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
1,700
Population
584/sq mi density
$73,846
Median Income
$38,063 per capita
$283,700
Home Value
$427,375 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,846 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$283,700 home value, $1,013/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Marais has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7586°N, 90.3443°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 107 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Grand Marais has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.8").