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Winger, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
184 Population 575/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $30,395 per capita
$78,600 Home Value $141,008 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 3,455 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Winger 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 Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,235 ft (376 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates47.5363°N, 95.9860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMahnomen County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 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 Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 73 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 93 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 19 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 3 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 27 km 0
May 30, 2011 EF2 100 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 74 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 69 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 71 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 60 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 62 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 59 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 87 km
1998 RL3 14,882 77 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 78 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 30 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 60 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 79 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 78 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 66 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 57 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 78 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Winger has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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