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Weather & Climate in Red Lake, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Red Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°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 22.8 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 1,232 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,232 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8699°N, 95.0050°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beltrami County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
161 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 10 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 92 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 98 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 84 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | EF2 | 93 km | 21.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2008 | EF2 | 89 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1983 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1981 | EF2 | 26 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1978 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1973 | EF2 | 81 km | 54.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1963 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1960 | EF2 | 36 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | EF1 | 86 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | EF1 | 45 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 2 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 10 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2020 | EF1 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2020 | EF1 | 81 km | 1.2 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 | 42 km |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 38 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 40 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 48 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 37,840 | 33 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 34 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 37 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 26,345 | 82 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 39 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 40 km |
| 2021 | OXCART | 12,538 | 95 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,819 | 84 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,281 | 61 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 37 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 8,025 | 43 km |
| 2016 | 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 7,744 | 46 km |
| 2021 | RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 | 6,352 | 27 km |
| 2003 | HICKORY ONE | 6,152 | 45 km |
| 2007 | HWYONEBURN | 6,124 | 43 km |
| 2002 | RED LAKE 468 | 6,076 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Red Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").