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Weather & Climate in Borup, MN

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

Borup 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 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 25.0 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 909 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density548/sq mi
Coordinates47.1803°N, 96.5058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 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

452 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 71 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 72 km 17.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 39 km 5.4 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 85 km 9.1 mi 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 57 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 57 km 15.0 mi 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 35 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 48 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 38 km 5.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 75 km 18.7 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 43 km 6.2 mi 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 71 km 30.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 42 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 55 km 15.4 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 42 km 11.6 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 4 km 12.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 79 km 22.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 36 km 9.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 64 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 62 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 59 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 53 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 40 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 61 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 43 km
2000 00 14 1,377 71 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 59 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 17 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 14 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 37 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 89 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 84 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 43 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 34 km
2010 UNNAMED 931 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Borup has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.6").

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