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Tintah, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
60 Population 80/sq mi density
$35,972 Median Income $18,257 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 2,195 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,972 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tintah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates46.0108°N, 96.3201°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilkin County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.9 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 38 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 49 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 31 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 69 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 75 km 2
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 78 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 78 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 49 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 29 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 17 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 13 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 88 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 93 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 57 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 18 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 99 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 88 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 66 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 90 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 94 km
1998 LEE 1,137 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 50 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 86 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 50 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 51 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 87 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 86 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 52 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in

Tintah has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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