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Weather & Climate in Kennedy, MN

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

Kennedy 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 828 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

Elevation828 ft (252 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates48.6437°N, 96.9105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKittson County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
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

301 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 32 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 64 km 8.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 33 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 97 km 18.0 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 25 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 88 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 29 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 33 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 28 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 33 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 89 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 91 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 32 km 1.0 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 89 km 0.3 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 67 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 52 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 90 km 3.1 mi 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 98 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 67 km 11.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 98 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 53 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 56 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 35 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 66 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 44 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 82 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 45 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 43 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 35 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 44 km
1990 UNNAMED 5,817 78 km
2024 AGASSIZ NWR PROJECT RX 5,562 83 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,274 70 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 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Kennedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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