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Weather & Climate in Babbitt, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babbitt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,606 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,606 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6431°N, 91.9283°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Mar 19, 2018 | 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada | M2.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 17 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 68 km | 17.2 mi | 2 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 68 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 25 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 32 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 25 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 29 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 28 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1959 | EF2 | 83 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | EF1 | 73 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF1 | 80 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF1 | 72 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1988 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1987 | EF1 | 36 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1980 | EF1 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1978 | EF1 | 31 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1976 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 1976 | EF1 | 45 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1974 | EF1 | 60 km | 34.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1971 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PAGAMI CREEK (85,116 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | PAGAMI CREEK | 85,116 | 51 km |
| 2021 | GREENWOOD | 28,255 | 28 km |
| 2006 | CAVITY LAKE | 26,812 | 90 km |
| 2005 | WEST ZONE RX BURN | 9,523 | 46 km |
| 1996 | WHITEFEATHER LAKE | 4,286 | 56 km |
| 1996 | SOUTH TEMPERANCE | 4,192 | 95 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,053 | 31 km |
| 2006 | FAMINE LAKE | 4,012 | 97 km |
| 1995 | LITTLE GABBRO | 3,145 | 37 km |
| 2010 | KEK SPIDER 302 | 3,039 | 72 km |
| 2006 | TURTLE LAKE | 2,167 | 37 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,874 | 62 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 1,581 | 37 km |
| 2021 | JOHN EK | 1,421 | 79 km |
| 2005 | ALPINE LAKE | 1,169 | 92 km |
| 2004 | SUPERIOR RX BURN 2 | 1,128 | 53 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 958 | 72 km |
| 2016 | FOSS LAKE | 917 | 32 km |
| 2021 | BEZHIK | 805 | 49 km |
| 2016 | SKIBO | 763 | 18 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in |
Babbitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 4°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").