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Weather & Climate in Roosevelt, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roosevelt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 269 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 27.7 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 1,162 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,162 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8070°N, 95.1010°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Roseau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Warroad International Memorial (RRT) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
79 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 5, 2006 | EF3 | 20 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | EF2 | 68 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1983 | EF2 | 14 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1963 | EF2 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF1 | 97 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | 55 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2020 | EF1 | 87 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2020 | EF1 | 68 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2020 | EF1 | 28 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2020 | EF1 | 91 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | EF1 | 31 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | EF1 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF1 | 23 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | EF1 | 95 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2011 | EF1 | 80 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | 54 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2007 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.5 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 | 83 km |
| 2003 | REINER 36 | 67,641 | 89 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 66,422 | 87 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 43,533 | 76 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 98 km |
| 2011 | JUNEBERRY 3 | 29,455 | 89 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 26,345 | 80 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 22,647 | 81 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 22,262 | 85 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 21,954 | 84 km |
| 1998 | RL3 | 14,882 | 81 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,432 | 80 km |
| 2018 | 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 13,170 | 80 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 10,819 | 91 km |
| 2018 | NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 | 9,471 | 100 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,281 | 60 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 98 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 8,025 | 78 km |
| 2016 | 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB | 7,744 | 79 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 7,578 | 33 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Roosevelt has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").