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Weather & Climate in Ronneby, MN

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

Ronneby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 48.9 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 1,116 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,116 ft (340 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates45.6853°N, 93.8601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySherburne County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 48.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 117 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 134 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

347 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 661 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 67 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 86 km 6.8 mi 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 96 km 6.9 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 87 km 17.3 mi 6
May 21, 1957 EF4 78 km 9.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 98 km 52.6 mi 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 85 km 6.0 mi 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 95 km 34.0 mi 2
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 45 km 17.0 mi 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 64 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 79 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 95 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 67 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 89 km 5.5 mi 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 33 km 3.8 mi 1
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 89 km 26.3 mi 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 81 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 84 km 0.1 mi 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 73 km 4.3 mi 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 93 km 59.4 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 74 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 72 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 21 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 27 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 22 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 72 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 23 km
2009 BU9 4,112 20 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 29 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 59 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 28 km
2009 BU11 3,242 24 km
1997 BIG 2,987 26 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 75 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 76 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 28 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 22 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 28 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 19 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Ronneby has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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