McGrath, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
29
Population
78/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
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 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
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
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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
McGrath has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.8").