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Weather & Climate in Lake Bronson, MN

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

Lake Bronson 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 957 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

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates48.7324°N, 96.6649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKittson County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

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

239 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 83 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 100 km 4.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 37 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 30 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 35 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 36 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 33 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 36 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 98 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 29 km 1.0 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 96 km 0.3 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 81 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 68 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 47 km 11.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 88 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 11, 1980 EF2 92 km 6.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 1978 EF2 99 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 35 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 77 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 79 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: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 32 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 35 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 36 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 15 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 46 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 28 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 74 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 28 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,578 89 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 23 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 15 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 29 km
1990 UNNAMED 5,817 61 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 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 0.7 in

Lake Bronson has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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