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
$295,980 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
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, 1.0% 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. 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 32.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0300°N, 91.6757°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0389 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Two Harbors has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").