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Weather & Climate in Clearbrook, MN

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

Clearbrook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 22.8 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 1,328 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,328 ft (405 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,294/sq mi
Coordinates47.6962°N, 95.4293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClearwater County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.1 / 100
Community Resilience49.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

228 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 57 km 15.0 mi 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 85 km 7.3 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 63 km 6.2 mi 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 95 km 30.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 63 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 47 km 15.4 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 97 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 77 km 9.6 mi 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 57 km 21.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 53 km 16.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 99 km 1.5 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 91 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 69 km 1.3 mi 0
Aug 5, 1981 EF2 13 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1980 EF2 76 km 6.1 mi 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF2 80 km 57.5 mi 4
Jun 26, 1978 EF2 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1960 EF2 1 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF1 53 km 3.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 45 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 38 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 41 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 53 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 26 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 29 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 28 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 77 km
1998 RL3 14,882 45 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 47 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 70 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 30 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 49 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 50 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 28 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 33 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 49 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Clearbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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