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Trail, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clearwater County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
55
Population
55/sq mi density
$62,813
Median Income
$23,433 per capita
$53,800
Home Value
$258,309 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
252
Violent Crime/100K
3,455 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Trail has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7833°N, 95.6980°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clearwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Trail has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").