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Weather & Climate in Littlefork, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Littlefork has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,118 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,118 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3964°N, 93.5578°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Koochiching County County |
| Nearest Airport | Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
40 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 8 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 1, 1973 | EF2 | 47 km | 54.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1963 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1959 | EF2 | 90 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF1 | 44 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF1 | 69 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | EF1 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 99 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2017 | EF1 | 96 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF1 | 63 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1993 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1980 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1975 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1964 | EF1 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1961 | EF1 | 100 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1958 | EF1 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Sep 17, 1955 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF0 | 76 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2008 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2005 | EF0 | 76 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2005 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,376 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,376 | 71 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,051 | 82 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,615 | 79 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,986 | 99 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,874 | 86 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 1,096 | 96 km |
| 2004 | SECTION 33 WFU | 1,064 | 51 km |
| 2009 | HWY 72 EASTPOWERLINE | 811 | 78 km |
| 2007 | THE PITT FIRE | 745 | 95 km |
| 2009 | INDIAN PINES HWY 72 | 590 | 74 km |
| 2003 | BIG BOG | 503 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Littlefork has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 4°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").