Roy Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
57
Population
127/sq mi density
$101,250
Median Income
$36,100 per capita
$266,700
Home Value
$198,053 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Roy Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,489 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3168°N, 95.5387°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahnomen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Roy Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").