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Weather & Climate in Baudette, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baudette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 269 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,090 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,090 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7123°N, 94.5918°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake of the Woods County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baudette International (BDE) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
69 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 5, 2006 | EF3 | 58 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1983 | EF2 | 52 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1973 | EF2 | 84 km | 54.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1963 | EF2 | 2 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 94 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2020 | EF1 | 52 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF1 | 32 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | EF1 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 81 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2017 | EF1 | 86 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF1 | 31 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | 81 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2007 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2006 | EF1 | 69 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2006 | EF1 | 72 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF1 | 61 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2003 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 131,401 | 94 km |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 98 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 96 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 88 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 90 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 89 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,281 | 78 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 8,025 | 88 km |
| 2016 | 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 7,744 | 91 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 7,578 | 71 km |
| 2007 | HWYONEBURN | 6,124 | 89 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 5,817 | 93 km |
| 2012 | HWY 1 2012 | 5,491 | 88 km |
| 2007 | ADAMS-REINER FIRE | 4,965 | 94 km |
| 2007 | RED LAKE 05 | 4,737 | 87 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,625 | 87 km |
| 2015 | PALSBURG FIRE | 4,446 | 62 km |
| 2002 | RX 677 | 3,876 | 90 km |
| 2007 | CARROLL-HAMRE FIRE | 3,646 | 83 km |
| 2007 | RL001 | 3,606 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Baudette has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").