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Weather & Climate in Floodwood, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Floodwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.4 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 1,275 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,275 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9106°N, 92.9059°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
83 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 42 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 41 km | 12.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 7 km | 18.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 77 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 59 km | 17.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 30, 1968 | EF3 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF2 | 92 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF2 | 93 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1997 | EF2 | 97 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 26, 1996 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1985 | EF2 | 98 km | 33.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1980 | EF2 | 86 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1977 | EF2 | 50 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1977 | EF2 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1970 | EF2 | 58 km | 22.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1959 | EF2 | 85 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | EF1 | 39 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF1 | 79 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | EF1 | 71 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | 100 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,998 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 2,998 | 49 km |
| 2015 | TAMARACK | 2,745 | 37 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 2,512 | 48 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,486 | 45 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,963 | 51 km |
| 2010 | BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 | 1,872 | 99 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,835 | 94 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,799 | 45 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,760 | 45 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,589 | 83 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH MAIN ROAD | 1,384 | 54 km |
| 2006 | WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 | 1,380 | 52 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 1,371 | 100 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,352 | 33 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,306 | 44 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,249 | 44 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,226 | 45 km |
| 2000 | S MAIN RO | 1,181 | 53 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,096 | 50 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,059 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Floodwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").