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Weather & Climate in Squaw Lake, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Squaw Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. 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 26.9 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 1,323 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,323 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6207°N, 94.1374°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hubbard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
111 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 89 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF4 | 94 km | 32.3 mi | 12 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 98 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 96 km | 12.5 mi | 1 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1981 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1977 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1977 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1973 | EF2 | 53 km | 54.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1960 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1959 | EF2 | 83 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | EF1 | 76 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | 42 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 62 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | 92 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | EF1 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | EF1 | 62 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2018 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 (6,352 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 | 6,352 | 97 km |
| 2018 | RL 029 UNIT 4 | 5,076 | 97 km |
| 2018 | BOY RIVER | 3,546 | 49 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,181 | 57 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,986 | 67 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,909 | 82 km |
| 2010 | BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 | 1,872 | 51 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,835 | 55 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,777 | 52 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,775 | 56 km |
| 2000 | RL206 | 1,774 | 100 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,637 | 56 km |
| 2004 | BLACKDUCK RIVER | 1,620 | 56 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,341 | 86 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 958 | 40 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 950 | 40 km |
| 1998 | RL336 | 833 | 99 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 582 | 99 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 527 | 100 km |
| 2003 | BIG BOG | 503 | 81 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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Squaw Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").