Weather & Climate in Erskine, MN

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

Erskine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.9 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 1,200 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	6°F (-14°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,200 ft (366 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	685/sq mi
Coordinates	47.6632°N, 96.0167°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Red Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 49.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

331 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 69 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	97 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	84 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	13 km	15.0 mi	1
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	98 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 2023	EF2	46 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF2	93 km	30.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2019	EF2	23 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 2018	EF2	13 km	15.4 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	79 km	11.6 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	62 km	12.8 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	97 km	22.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 2016	EF2	35 km	9.6 mi	0
Jul 21, 2014	EF2	63 km	37.9 mi	0
Jul 22, 2013	EF2	41 km	21.1 mi	0
Aug 10, 2010	EF2	92 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF2	99 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 2008	EF2	43 km	16.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF2	71 km	5.0 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	64 km
2003	REINER 36	67,641	60 km
1989	UNNAMED	66,422	61 km
1990	UNNAMED	43,533	70 km
1991	UNNAMED	37,840	52 km
1990	UNNAMED	32,693	54 km
1987	SANDY LAKE	26,617	50 km
1990	UNNAMED	26,345	73 km
1998	RL3	14,882	67 km
2018	2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	13,170	68 km
2021	OXCART	12,538	20 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,819	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,281	84 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,690	52 km
1990	UNNAMED	8,025	69 km
2016	2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	7,744	67 km
2021	RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9	6,352	59 km
2003	HICKORY ONE	6,152	47 km
2007	HWYONEBURN	6,124	68 km
2002	RED LAKE 468	6,076	51 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	6°F (-14°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-12°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	24°F (-4°C)	1.0 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	69°F (20°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
November	26°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
December	11°F (-12°C)	0.7 in

Erskine has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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