Weather & Climate in Hibbing, MN

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

Hibbing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°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 24.8 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 1,514 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	36.9°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	6°F (-14°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,514 ft (461 m)
Area	186.4 sq mi (482.8 km²)
Population Density	88/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3959°N, 92.9465°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	St. Louis County County
Nearest Airport	Range Regional (HIB) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"

35% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	98.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 41 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	24 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	71 km	17.2 mi	2
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	50 km	18.4 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	67 km	12.5 mi	1
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	67 km	7.2 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	77 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 5, 1991	EF2	95 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 8, 1977	EF2	78 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 7, 1977	EF2	28 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF2	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF2	93 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF2	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 6, 1959	EF2	31 km	30.3 mi	0
Sep 19, 2024	EF1	49 km	5.9 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF1	64 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	98 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 17, 2019	EF1	67 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 19, 2016	EF1	21 km	7.2 mi	0
Jun 19, 2016	EF1	48 km	8.1 mi	0
Aug 29, 2013	EF1	82 km	12.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WEST ZONE RX BURN (9,523 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	WEST ZONE RX BURN	9,523	87 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,053	61 km
2018	BOY RIVER	3,546	97 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,998	96 km
2015	TAMARACK	2,745	85 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,512	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,486	78 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,963	82 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,874	72 km
2010	BOY RIVER - CORE 2010	1,872	95 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,835	92 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,799	75 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,777	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,760	78 km
1992	UNNAMED	1,581	59 km
2006	WUI RX BURN UNIT 15	1,380	99 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,352	84 km
1997	UNNAMED	1,306	76 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,249	76 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,226	79 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	6°F (-14°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	12°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	24°F (-5°C)	1.1 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.8 in
June	62°F (16°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	64°F (18°C)	4.2 in
August	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
September	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in
December	12°F (-11°C)	0.8 in

Hibbing has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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