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Ponemah, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake of the Woods County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
740
Population
68/sq mi density
$475
Median Rent
12.7% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponemah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,284 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0348°N, 94.8983°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake of the Woods County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Ponemah has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").