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Knife River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
98
Population
146/sq mi density
$76,106
Median Income
$35,323 per capita
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
219
Violent Crime/100K
959 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,106 median income, 4.1% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
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 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Knife River has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.7").