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Weather & Climate in Halma, MN

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

Halma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. 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 22.3 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 1,002 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,002 ft (305 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates48.6605°N, 96.5977°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKittson County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

259 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 31 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 87 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 97 km 4.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 46 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 38 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 99 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 42 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 45 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 43 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 44 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 95 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 91 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 39 km 1.0 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 88 km 0.3 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 88 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 44 km 11.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 78 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 11, 1980 EF2 83 km 6.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 1978 EF2 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (43,533 acres, 1990).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 100 km
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 34 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 49 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 21 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 38 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 35 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 65 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 31 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 35 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,578 87 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 24 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 20 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Halma has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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