Knife River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
98
Population
146/sq mi density
$76,106
Median Income
$35,323 per capita
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,106 median income, unemployment
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Knife River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 61.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9489°N, 91.7842°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Knife River has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").