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McGrath, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
29
Population
78/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
608
Violent Crime/100K
3,220 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McGrath has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2421°N, 93.2751°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in |
McGrath has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").