Weather & Climate in South End, MN

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

South End has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.6 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 1,519 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	38.7°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	6°F (-14°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,519 ft (463 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3231°N, 95.4788°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mahnomen County County
Nearest Airport	Bemidji Regional (BJI) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 51.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.4 / 100
Community Resilience	45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 29, 2011	Minnesota	M2.5	149 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

280 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 73 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	63 km	15.0 mi	1
Jun 6, 2008	EF3	52 km	7.3 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	97 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	88 km	17.3 mi	0
Jun 24, 2023	EF2	36 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF2	54 km	30.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2019	EF2	58 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 2018	EF2	48 km	15.4 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	79 km	12.8 mi	0
Aug 28, 2016	EF2	73 km	9.6 mi	0
Jul 22, 2013	EF2	33 km	21.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2008	EF2	27 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 2008	EF2	71 km	14.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2007	EF2	93 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 2005	EF2	98 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 5, 2004	EF2	91 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 26, 1996	EF2	88 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1996	EF2	68 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1983	EF2	94 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 5, 1981	EF2	45 km	0.8 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	80 km
1989	UNNAMED	66,422	83 km
1990	UNNAMED	43,533	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	37,840	67 km
1990	UNNAMED	32,693	71 km
1987	SANDY LAKE	26,617	69 km
1998	RL3	14,882	87 km
2018	2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	13,170	88 km
2021	OXCART	12,538	75 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,690	71 km
1990	UNNAMED	8,025	91 km
2016	2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	7,744	91 km
2021	RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9	6,352	70 km
2003	HICKORY ONE	6,152	72 km
2007	HWYONEBURN	6,124	90 km
2002	RED LAKE 468	6,076	63 km
2021	RL 203 GOODS	5,555	70 km
2012	HWY 1 2012	5,491	92 km
2000	RL205	5,239	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	6°F (-14°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-12°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	24°F (-5°C)	1.2 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	1.2 in
December	10°F (-12°C)	0.7 in

South End has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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