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Weather & Climate in Lutsen, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lutsen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,431 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,431 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6744°N, 90.6928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Mar 19, 2018 | 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada | M2.7 | 100 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 10, 2021 | EF2 | 51 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 95 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1988 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1987 | EF1 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1978 | EF1 | 96 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF0 | 42 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2011 | EF0 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1992 | EF0 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1992 | EF0 | 94 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1992 | EF0 | 25 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1991 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PAGAMI CREEK (85,116 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | PAGAMI CREEK | 85,116 | 48 km |
| 2007 | HAM LAKE | 70,606 | 54 km |
| 2021 | GREENWOOD | 28,255 | 66 km |
| 2006 | CAVITY LAKE | 26,812 | 53 km |
| 1995 | SAG CORRIDOR | 13,842 | 62 km |
| 1996 | SOUTH TEMPERANCE | 4,192 | 27 km |
| 2006 | FAMINE LAKE | 4,012 | 37 km |
| 1995 | LITTLE GABBRO | 3,145 | 69 km |
| 2010 | KEK SPIDER 302 | 3,039 | 57 km |
| 2006 | TURTLE LAKE | 2,167 | 65 km |
| 2006 | REDEYE | 1,613 | 37 km |
| 2021 | JOHN EK | 1,421 | 43 km |
| 1995 | WINCHELL | 1,226 | 36 km |
| 2005 | ALPINE LAKE | 1,169 | 55 km |
| 2010 | MEEDS LAKE | 1,144 | 42 km |
| 2004 | SUPERIOR RX BURN 2 | 1,128 | 68 km |
| 1995 | SWEDE | 1,048 | 34 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 621 | 92 km |
| 2019 | KANGAS | 556 | 84 km |
| 2002 | TUESDAY | 533 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in |
Lutsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 7°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.8").