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Weather & Climate in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°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 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 993 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 993 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0303°N, 93.2154°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ramsey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
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 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Near Mankato, Minnesota | M2.8 | 113 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
505 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,255 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 1958 | EF5 | 71 km | 33.7 mi | 21 |
| Jul 3, 1983 | EF4 | 23 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1965 | EF4 | 14 km | 17.3 mi | 6 |
| May 6, 1965 | EF4 | 5 km | 6.8 mi | 3 |
| May 6, 1965 | EF4 | 32 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1965 | EF4 | 51 km | 12.3 mi | 3 |
| May 21, 1957 | EF4 | 67 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1951 | EF4 | 92 km | 52.6 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 2017 | EF3 | 86 km | 82.5 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2008 | EF3 | 21 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2001 | EF3 | 94 km | 34.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 29, 1998 | EF3 | 97 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1997 | EF3 | 64 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1992 | EF3 | 80 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1987 | EF3 | 64 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1987 | EF3 | 25 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF3 | 2 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 14, 1981 | EF3 | 24 km | 16.2 mi | 1 |
| Sep 3, 1980 | EF3 | 96 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Jul 30, 1977 | EF3 | 80 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | UNIT 4 | 5,887 | 69 km |
| 2003 | UNITS 37 38 39 A | 4,879 | 61 km |
| 1998 | UNITS 1617 | 4,649 | 66 km |
| 2005 | RX HFR 05 | 4,253 | 66 km |
| 2009 | BU9 | 4,112 | 69 km |
| 2007 | WUI 07 - UNIT 36 | 4,025 | 60 km |
| 2000 | UNIT 25 | 3,412 | 61 km |
| 2009 | BU11 | 3,242 | 66 km |
| 1997 | BIG | 2,987 | 63 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 2,904 | 27 km |
| 2003 | UNITS 34 33 W | 2,637 | 61 km |
| 2024 | UNIT 8E RX | 2,551 | 67 km |
| 1992 | SHARPTAIL | 2,288 | 61 km |
| 2010 | WUI 10 UNIT D | 2,042 | 61 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,906 | 60 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,850 | 87 km |
| 2006 | UNIT 4 | 1,732 | 69 km |
| 2009 | UNIT 23 24 26 | 1,644 | 63 km |
| 1995 | ANTLER | 1,603 | 61 km |
| 2004 | WUI UNIT 16 | 1,592 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").