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Weather & Climate in Park Rapids, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Park Rapids has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 23.9 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 1,444 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9164°N, 95.0579°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Becker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively 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: M2.5.
| Apr 29, 2011 | Minnesota | M2.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
261 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 149 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 57 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 97 km | 39.6 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF4 | 66 km | 32.3 mi | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1966 | EF4 | 61 km | 72.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 8 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2001 | EF3 | 86 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | EF3 | 73 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1977 | EF3 | 76 km | 26.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1973 | EF3 | 97 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 33 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF2 | 91 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | EF2 | 66 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 76 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | EF2 | 48 km | 30.9 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF2 | 63 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2022 | EF2 | 62 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2020 | EF2 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2015 | EF2 | 60 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | EF2 | 77 km | 21.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2008 | EF2 | 72 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 9,055 | 91 km |
| 2009 | CENTER TANK RANGE | 6,131 | 94 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,475 | 94 km |
| 2018 | BOY RIVER | 3,546 | 72 km |
| 2009 | HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA | 2,757 | 89 km |
| 2010 | BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 | 1,872 | 73 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,835 | 77 km |
| 2009 | EAST TANK RANGE | 1,801 | 97 km |
| 2010 | NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA | 1,779 | 92 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,777 | 72 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,589 | 98 km |
| 2009 | DOWNING | 1,506 | 75 km |
| 2012 | JEEP FIRE | 1,437 | 40 km |
| 2012 | SPRING CREEK | 1,413 | 71 km |
| 2000 | 00 14 | 1,377 | 43 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,341 | 47 km |
| 2010 | BEJOU WMA | 1,270 | 93 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 1,026 | 71 km |
| 1999 | HELLIKSEN | 993 | 79 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 958 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Park Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.5").