Weather & Climate in Bird Island, MN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bird Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,093 ft (333 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	660/sq mi
Coordinates	44.7650°N, 94.8942°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Renville County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 37.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.1 / 100
Community Resilience	88.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	149 km	10 km
Feb 9, 1994	6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota	M3.1	27 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	95 km	0 km
Apr 29, 2011	Minnesota	M2.5	145 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 710 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968	EF5	95 km	9.1 mi	9
Jul 25, 2000	EF4	63 km	9.0 mi	1
May 6, 1965	EF4	90 km	12.3 mi	3
Jun 19, 1951	EF4	43 km	52.6 mi	1
Jul 11, 2008	EF3	39 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	74 km	33.0 mi	1
Aug 1, 2006	EF3	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF3	89 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF3	79 km	12.0 mi	1
Jul 1, 1997	EF3	79 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	76 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	81 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	60 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	60 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	72 km	2.5 mi	0
May 6, 1965	EF3	58 km	15.5 mi	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	91 km	4.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF2	48 km	3.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF2	70 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF2	95 km	0.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 acres, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2003	CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE	2,067	98 km
2000	SVOR	661	81 km
2024	LINCOLN WPA RX	575	95 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	71°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.8 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.4 in
December	17°F (-9°C)	0.6 in

Bird Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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