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Weather & Climate in Fifty Lakes, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fifty Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,346 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,346 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (85.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7655°N, 94.1178°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Apr 29, 2011 | Minnesota | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
167 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 143 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 90 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF4 | 8 km | 32.3 mi | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1966 | EF4 | 24 km | 72.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 73 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1997 | EF3 | 78 km | 17.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | EF3 | 37 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1977 | EF3 | 55 km | 26.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1973 | EF3 | 41 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 53 km | 12.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 89 km | 18.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 47 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF2 | 14 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF2 | 26 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF2 | 73 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2022 | EF2 | 84 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF2 | 39 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2015 | EF2 | 85 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF2 | 73 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2005 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2001 | EF2 | 47 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 (9,055 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 9,055 | 64 km |
| 2009 | CENTER TANK RANGE | 6,131 | 68 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,475 | 68 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,642 | 63 km |
| 2018 | BOY RIVER | 3,546 | 47 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 2,998 | 65 km |
| 2009 | HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA | 2,757 | 59 km |
| 2015 | TAMARACK | 2,745 | 69 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 66 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,486 | 50 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,963 | 43 km |
| 2010 | BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 | 1,872 | 45 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,835 | 41 km |
| 2009 | EAST TANK RANGE | 1,801 | 72 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,799 | 49 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,777 | 44 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,760 | 49 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,655 | 92 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,589 | 29 km |
| 2012 | JEEP FIRE | 1,437 | 62 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Fifty Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").