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Weather & Climate in Lynd, MN

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

Lynd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.5 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 1,271 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,271 ft (387 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates44.4018°N, 95.8741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLyon County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 43.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 145 km 10 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 96 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

404 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 68 km 16.0 mi 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 28 km 9.1 mi 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 58 km 9.0 mi 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 57 km 73.5 mi 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 50 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 27 km 30.0 mi 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 87 km 13.3 mi 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 94 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 98 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 43 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 41 km 13.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 42 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 34 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 30 km 16.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 59 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 90 km 0.1 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 82 km 12.4 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 79 km 0.4 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 98 km 2.0 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 62 km 0.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 acres, 2004).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 95 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 83 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 97 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 97 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 99 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 97 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 97 km
2000 FISH 720 99 km
1995 ANDREASON 507 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Lynd has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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