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Weather & Climate in Grygla, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grygla 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 1,175 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2997°N, 95.6240°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Roseau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.5 / 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
213 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 13 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 84 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Aug 5, 2006 | EF3 | 70 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 88 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2005 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | EF2 | 63 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1983 | EF2 | 56 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1983 | EF2 | 70 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1981 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1980 | EF2 | 70 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1978 | EF2 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1977 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1963 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1960 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | EF1 | 99 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF1 | 49 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 72 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2020 | EF1 | 40 km | 2.0 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 | 26 km |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 32 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 29 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 18 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 37,840 | 43 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 40 km |
| 2011 | JUNEBERRY 3 | 29,455 | 84 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 41 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 26,345 | 19 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 22,647 | 87 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 22,262 | 81 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 21,954 | 80 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 17,778 | 91 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 28 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,432 | 85 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 27 km |
| 2021 | OXCART | 12,538 | 79 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,819 | 28 km |
| 2018 | NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 | 9,471 | 92 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,281 | 12 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Grygla has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").