Weather & Climate in Ball Club, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ball Club has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3311°N, 93.9461°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itasca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
109 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 115 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF4 | 65 km | 32.3 mi | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1966 | EF4 | 84 km | 72.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 89 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 85 km | 18.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 61 km | 12.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 90 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF2 | 87 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF2 | 75 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 26, 1996 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | EF2 | 29 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1977 | EF2 | 63 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1977 | EF2 | 51 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1973 | EF2 | 83 km | 54.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1959 | EF2 | 79 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF1 | 95 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | EF1 | 90 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | 12 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | EF1 | 97 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: BOY RIVER (3,546 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BOY RIVER | 3,546 | 25 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,181 | 90 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 2,998 | 97 km |
| 2015 | TAMARACK | 2,745 | 92 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 97 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,486 | 70 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,963 | 67 km |
| 2010 | BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 | 1,872 | 25 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,835 | 25 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,799 | 66 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,777 | 26 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,775 | 88 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,760 | 69 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,637 | 88 km |
| 2004 | BLACKDUCK RIVER | 1,620 | 89 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,589 | 85 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH MAIN ROAD | 1,384 | 100 km |
| 2006 | WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 | 1,380 | 98 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,352 | 97 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,341 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Ball Club has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").