Weather & Climate in Bovey, MN

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

Bovey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,359 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	40.1°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,359 ft (414 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	300/sq mi
Coordinates	47.2981°N, 93.4052°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Itasca County County
Nearest Airport	Range Regional (HIB) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 59.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

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

80 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969	EF4	84 km	32.3 mi	12
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	50 km	18.4 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	55 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	99 km	17.2 mi	2
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	44 km	12.5 mi	1
Jun 12, 2024	EF2	94 km	3.2 mi	0
Jun 12, 2024	EF2	95 km	14.7 mi	0
Oct 26, 1996	EF2	88 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 1991	EF2	58 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 8, 1977	EF2	53 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 7, 1977	EF2	10 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 1973	EF2	97 km	54.5 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 6, 1959	EF2	50 km	30.3 mi	0
Sep 19, 2024	EF1	74 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 12, 2024	EF1	94 km	4.7 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF1	29 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	87 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 17, 2019	EF1	88 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 10, 2017	EF1	98 km	0.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,053 acres, 1992).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1992	UNNAMED	4,053	95 km
2018	BOY RIVER	3,546	61 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,998	81 km
2015	TAMARACK	2,745	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,512	80 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,486	56 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,963	58 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,874	100 km
2010	BOY RIVER - CORE 2010	1,872	59 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,835	55 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,799	53 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,777	61 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,760	56 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,589	88 km
1992	UNNAMED	1,581	92 km
2004	SOUTH MAIN ROAD	1,384	85 km
2006	WUI RX BURN UNIT 15	1,380	83 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,352	74 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,306	55 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,249	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	12°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.2 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.8 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
October	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	1.5 in
December	12°F (-11°C)	0.9 in

Bovey has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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