Weather & Climate in Kinney, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kinney 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. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,567 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,567 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5165°N, 92.7195°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Louis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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
58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 40 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 88 km | 12.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 66 km | 18.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 46 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 12 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 67 km | 17.2 mi | 2 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 56 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1977 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1977 | EF2 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 41 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1959 | EF2 | 29 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | EF1 | 50 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | 83 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF1 | 54 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF1 | 68 km | 8.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF1 | 27 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1993 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1987 | EF1 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1987 | EF1 | 84 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: GREENWOOD (28,255 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | GREENWOOD | 28,255 | 87 km |
| 2005 | WEST ZONE RX BURN | 9,523 | 66 km |
| 1996 | WHITEFEATHER LAKE | 4,286 | 92 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,053 | 39 km |
| 1995 | LITTLE GABBRO | 3,145 | 95 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,486 | 98 km |
| 2006 | TURTLE LAKE | 2,167 | 96 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,874 | 54 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,799 | 96 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,760 | 98 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 1,581 | 37 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,306 | 97 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,249 | 97 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,226 | 100 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,010 | 91 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 958 | 36 km |
| 2016 | FOSS LAKE | 917 | 66 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 884 | 100 km |
| 2012 | ST. PATRICKS DAY FIRE | 823 | 97 km |
| 2021 | BEZHIK | 805 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Kinney has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").