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Weather & Climate in Goodridge, MN

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

Goodridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,170 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates48.1442°N, 95.8040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoseau County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very 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

258 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 64 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 63 km 15.0 mi 1
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 91 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 100 km 6.2 mi 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 78 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 68 km 15.4 mi 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 85 km 9.6 mi 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 93 km 37.9 mi 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 94 km 21.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 94 km 16.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF2 98 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 76 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 90 km 2.0 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 68 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 99 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 75 km 11.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 36 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 13, 1983 EF2 91 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 1981 EF2 64 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 11, 1980 EF2 49 km 6.1 mi 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF2 99 km 57.5 mi 4
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 26 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 29 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 27 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 25 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 36 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 34 km
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 93 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 32 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 20 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 99 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 95 km
1998 RL3 14,882 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 96 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 31 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 57 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 17 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Goodridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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