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Weather & Climate in Mizpah, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mizpah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°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 26.9 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 1,394 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9209°N, 94.2132°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hubbard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
94 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 5, 1991 | EF2 | 92 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1981 | EF2 | 81 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1977 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1973 | EF2 | 25 km | 54.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1963 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1960 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1959 | EF2 | 93 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | EF1 | 84 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | 73 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 49 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF1 | 89 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | EF1 | 31 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 41 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2018 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2017 | EF1 | 33 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2017 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2016 | EF1 | 58 km | 4.0 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 | 95 km |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 93 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 94 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 97 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 37,840 | 92 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 92 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 95 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 90 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 90 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 95 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 8,025 | 93 km |
| 2016 | 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 7,744 | 97 km |
| 2021 | RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 | 6,352 | 85 km |
| 2007 | HWYONEBURN | 6,124 | 94 km |
| 2002 | RED LAKE 468 | 6,076 | 90 km |
| 2021 | RL 203 GOODS | 5,555 | 100 km |
| 2012 | HWY 1 2012 | 5,491 | 94 km |
| 2000 | RL205 | 5,239 | 99 km |
| 2018 | RL 029 UNIT 4 | 5,076 | 84 km |
| 2007 | RED LAKE 05 | 4,737 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Mizpah has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").