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Weather & Climate in Deer River, MN

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

Deer River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°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 27.7 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 1,280 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates47.3391°N, 93.7928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyItasca County County
Nearest AirportRange Regional (HIB)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.1 / 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

96 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 70 km 32.3 mi 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 90 km 72.8 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 55 km 12.5 mi 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 10.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 75 km 18.4 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 99 km 17.3 mi 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 89 km 14.7 mi 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 80 km 3.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 100 km 3.5 mi 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 85 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 36 km 2.5 mi 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 60 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 39 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 1973 EF2 83 km 54.5 mi 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 68 km 30.3 mi 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF1 94 km 4.7 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF1 1 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 7, 2020 EF1 93 km 6.2 mi 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF1 84 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 21, 2017 EF1 93 km 2.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOY RIVER (3,546 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 35 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,181 97 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 93 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 64 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 34 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 33 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 36 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,775 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 65 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,637 96 km
2004 BLACKDUCK RIVER 1,620 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 86 km
2004 SOUTH MAIN ROAD 1,384 96 km
2006 WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 1,380 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,352 91 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°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) 4.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.9 in

Deer River has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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