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Weather & Climate in Beltrami, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beltrami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°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 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. 84% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 904 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 904 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5425°N, 96.5271°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Norman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
440 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 201 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 20, 1957 | EF5 | 95 km | 52.4 mi | 10 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 58 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF4 | 84 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF4 | 76 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2016 | EF3 | 43 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 28 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF3 | 75 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1973 | EF3 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1973 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1958 | EF3 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1956 | EF3 | 74 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 55 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | EF2 | 99 km | 30.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 24 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 38 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 60 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 36 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 39 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | EF2 | 10 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF2 | 67 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: REINER 36 (67,641 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 98 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 99 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 37,840 | 92 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 93 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 90 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 26,345 | 98 km |
| 2021 | OXCART | 12,538 | 29 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,819 | 87 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 91 km |
| 2021 | RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 | 6,352 | 99 km |
| 2003 | HICKORY ONE | 6,152 | 85 km |
| 2002 | RED LAKE 468 | 6,076 | 91 km |
| 2024 | AGASSIZ NWR PROJECT RX | 5,562 | 94 km |
| 2021 | RL 203 GOODS | 5,555 | 86 km |
| 2000 | RL205 | 5,239 | 91 km |
| 2018 | RL 029 UNIT 4 | 5,076 | 100 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,932 | 92 km |
| 1998 | 16 A | 4,255 | 93 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,970 | 93 km |
| 2003 | NORTH EAST WEIR FIRE | 3,956 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Beltrami has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").