Weather & Climate in Red Lake Falls, MN

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

Red Lake Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.9 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 1,004 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	6°F (-14°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,004 ft (306 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	603/sq mi
Coordinates	47.8837°N, 96.2727°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Red Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 49.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	86 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	76 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	28 km	15.0 mi	1
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 2023	EF2	75 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 8, 2019	EF2	43 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 2018	EF2	42 km	15.4 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	77 km	11.6 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	76 km	12.8 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	82 km	22.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 2016	EF2	44 km	9.6 mi	0
Jun 27, 2015	EF2	85 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 2014	EF2	48 km	37.9 mi	0
Jul 22, 2013	EF2	70 km	21.1 mi	0
Aug 10, 2010	EF2	76 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF2	77 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 2008	EF2	73 km	16.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF2	55 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF2	49 km	2.0 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	65 km
2003	REINER 36	67,641	64 km
1989	UNNAMED	66,422	64 km
1990	UNNAMED	43,533	68 km
1991	UNNAMED	37,840	62 km
1990	UNNAMED	32,693	62 km
1987	SANDY LAKE	26,617	59 km
1990	UNNAMED	26,345	56 km
1998	RL3	14,882	70 km
2018	2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	13,170	70 km
2021	OXCART	12,538	17 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,819	44 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,281	77 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,690	60 km
1990	UNNAMED	8,025	70 km
2016	2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	7,744	66 km
2021	RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9	6,352	69 km
2003	HICKORY ONE	6,152	52 km
2007	HWYONEBURN	6,124	68 km
2002	RED LAKE 468	6,076	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	6°F (-14°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-12°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	24°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	69°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in
November	26°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
December	11°F (-12°C)	0.6 in

Red Lake Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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