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Mahnomen, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
191 Population 180/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mahnomen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,209 ft (369 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates47.3147°N, 95.9674°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMahnomen County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 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 Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 84 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 76 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 40 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 8 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 5 km 0
Jul 4, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
May 30, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
May 30, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 95 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 79 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 82 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 79 km
1998 RL3 14,882 98 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 99 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 51 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 81 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 99 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 84 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 78 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 100 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 76 km
2021 RL 203 GOODS 5,555 77 km
2000 RL205 5,239 85 km
2018 RL 029 UNIT 4 5,076 85 km
2007 RED LAKE 05 4,737 100 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,970 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in

Mahnomen has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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