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Weather & Climate in McIntosh, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
McIntosh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. 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 26.6 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 1,235 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,235 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6374°N, 95.8870°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahnomen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
306 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 62 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 27, 2016 | EF3 | 93 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 22 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1973 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 43 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | EF2 | 88 km | 30.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 29 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 14 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 87 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 66 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | EF2 | 42 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | EF2 | 73 km | 37.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | EF2 | 38 km | 21.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2008 | EF2 | 38 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF2 | 81 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF2 | 67 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2005 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1996 | EF2 | 78 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1983 | EF2 | 48 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 131,401 | 60 km |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 56 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 57 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 67 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 37,840 | 46 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 49 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 45 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 26,345 | 75 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 63 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 65 km |
| 2021 | OXCART | 12,538 | 30 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,819 | 67 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,281 | 82 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 47 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 8,025 | 66 km |
| 2016 | 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 7,744 | 64 km |
| 2021 | RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 | 6,352 | 53 km |
| 2003 | HICKORY ONE | 6,152 | 43 km |
| 2007 | HWYONEBURN | 6,124 | 65 km |
| 2002 | RED LAKE 468 | 6,076 | 45 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
McIntosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.5").