Strathcona, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
15 Population 30/sq mi density
38°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Strathcona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates48.5537°N, 96.1670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 89 km 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 13, 1983 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 11, 1980 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 26, 1978 EF2 75 km 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 86 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 73 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 78 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 88 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 85 km
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 41 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 84 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 34 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 49 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 38 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 43 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 57 km
1998 RL3 14,882 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 47 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 75 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 56 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.9 in

Strathcona has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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