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Weather & Climate in Climax, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Climax has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°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 22.4 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 865 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6095°N, 96.8122°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
468 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 199 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 20, 1957 | EF5 | 89 km | 52.4 mi | 10 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 37 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF4 | 61 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF4 | 83 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2016 | EF3 | 25 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 48 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF3 | 85 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1987 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF3 | 84 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1973 | EF3 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1973 | EF3 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1971 | EF3 | 85 km | 13.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1958 | EF3 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1956 | EF3 | 79 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 77 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 47 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 60 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 49 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 29 km | 11.6 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 | 43 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,819 | 93 km |
| 2003 | HICKORY ONE | 6,152 | 100 km |
| 2024 | AGASSIZ NWR PROJECT RX | 5,562 | 100 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,932 | 97 km |
| 1998 | 16 A | 4,255 | 100 km |
| 2003 | NORTH EAST WEIR FIRE | 3,956 | 99 km |
| 2008 | POOL 21 | 3,482 | 97 km |
| 2009 | PARKER POOL | 3,166 | 97 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,420 | 39 km |
| 2003 | ELM LAKE | 2,350 | 95 km |
| 2001 | PARKER 12 A | 2,337 | 97 km |
| 2024 | 4 SQUARE MILE RX | 2,320 | 44 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,270 | 100 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,166 | 98 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,113 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,092 | 42 km |
| 2009 | MADSEN | 1,955 | 99 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,910 | 99 km |
| 2008 | DAHL POOL | 1,897 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Climax has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").