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Two Harbors, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,598 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$62,885 Median Income $30,912 per capita
$187,100 Home Value $285,518 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,885 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $879/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Two Harbors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 61.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates47.0300°N, 91.6757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 61.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience98.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 28 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 36 km 2
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 19, 2024 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 11, 2022 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 18, 2019 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 27, 1994 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 27, 1994 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 13, 1988 EF1 79 km 0
Sep 5, 1987 EF1 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PAGAMI CREEK (85,116 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PAGAMI CREEK 85,116 93 km
2021 GREENWOOD 28,255 63 km
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 78 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,053 92 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 54 km
1995 LITTLE GABBRO 3,145 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 53 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 53 km
2006 TURTLE LAKE 2,167 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 58 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,581 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 56 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 54 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 56 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 56 km
1998 UNNAMED 958 75 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 51 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 56 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.1 in

Two Harbors has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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