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Weather & Climate in Cyrus, MN

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

Cyrus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.6 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 1,158 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,170/sq mi
Coordinates45.6148°N, 95.7382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStevens County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
80 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 44.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.5 / 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 Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 44 km 10 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 90 km 5 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 90 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 44 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 163 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 55 km 8.9 mi 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 88 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 98 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 58 km 39.6 mi 1
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 80 km 9.0 mi 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 77 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 69 km 12.0 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 82 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 93 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 93 km 2.5 mi 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 72 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 21 km 6.2 mi 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 83 km 5.2 mi 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 75 km 4.3 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 29 km 19.6 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 49 km 11.0 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 36 km 6.8 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 74 km 9.8 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 99 km 18.2 mi 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 42 km 13.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 acres, 2004).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 59 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 72 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 56 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 63 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 63 km
1998 LEE 1,137 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 65 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 63 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 62 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 63 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 63 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 63 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 63 km
2000 FISH 720 62 km
2010 WALDEN 717 9 km
2007 LEE 689 66 km
2000 SVOR 661 34 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 77 km
2000 ASHLEY N 588 49 km
2024 AGASSIZ BEACHLINE RX 564 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Cyrus has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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