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Weather & Climate in Roseau, MN

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

Roseau 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 1,050 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density1,014/sq mi
Coordinates48.8444°N, 95.7625°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoseau County County
Nearest AirportWarroad International Memorial (RRT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 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

124 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 32 km 4.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 97 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 92 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 97 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 91 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 96 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 99 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 20 km 11.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 100 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 13, 1983 EF2 38 km 4.0 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 25, 1963 EF2 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF1 62 km 2.7 mi 0
Aug 13, 2020 EF1 89 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 96 km 22.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 64 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 17, 2020 EF1 98 km 3.2 mi 0
Jun 17, 2020 EF1 83 km 3.8 mi 0
Jun 17, 2020 EF1 42 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 86 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 78 km
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 41 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 34 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 35 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 57 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 61 km
1998 RL3 14,882 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 33 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 62 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 62 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 70 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 62 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 8°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in

Roseau has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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