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Weather & Climate in Chisholm, MN

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

Chisholm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°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 24.8 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 1,503 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density1,058/sq mi
Coordinates47.4875°N, 92.8794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis County County
Nearest AirportRange Regional (HIB)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 57 km 7.2 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 13 km 10.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 67 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 12.5 mi 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 74 km 17.2 mi 2
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 60 km 18.4 mi 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 89 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 38 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 83 km 1.9 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 23 km 30.3 mi 0
Sep 19, 2024 EF1 53 km 5.9 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF1 71 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 57 km 5.7 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 26 km 7.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 59 km 8.1 mi 0
Aug 29, 2013 EF1 91 km 12.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF1 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 1987 EF1 91 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD (28,255 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 GREENWOOD 28,255 100 km
2005 WEST ZONE RX BURN 9,523 75 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,053 51 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,874 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 89 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,581 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,352 94 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,249 88 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,226 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,010 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 958 37 km
2016 FOSS LAKE 917 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 884 90 km
2012 ST. PATRICKS DAY FIRE 823 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Chisholm has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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