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Weather & Climate in Fertile, MN

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

Fertile 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 1,139 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates47.5307°N, 96.2816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 49.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 76 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 77 km 17.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 81 km 5.4 mi 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 62 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 14 km 15.0 mi 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 77 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 80 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 40 km 6.2 mi 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 87 km 30.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 6 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 20 km 15.4 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 78 km 22.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 55 km 11.6 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 39 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 10 km 9.6 mi 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 85 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 47 km 37.9 mi 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 38 km 21.1 mi 0
Jul 4, 2011 EF2 92 km 3.0 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 88 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 86 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 77 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 79 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 75 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 92 km
1998 RL3 14,882 92 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 93 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 22 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 77 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 93 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 91 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 84 km
2003 HICKORY ONE 6,152 71 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 92 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 76 km
2024 AGASSIZ NWR PROJECT RX 5,562 88 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 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 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) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Fertile has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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