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Weather & Climate in Stephen, MN

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

Stephen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.6 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 829 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation829 ft (253 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density663/sq mi
Coordinates48.4524°N, 96.8763°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKittson County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

352 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 98 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 69 km 8.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 54 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 96 km 22.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 90 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 47 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 84 km 37.9 mi 0
Aug 10, 2010 EF2 89 km 0.9 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 69 km 7.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF2 82 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 54 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 50 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 48 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 54 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 68 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 69 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 53 km 1.0 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 68 km 0.3 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 81 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: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 65 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 80 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 68 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 50 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 78 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 62 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 70 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 62 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 55 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 50 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 63 km
1990 UNNAMED 5,817 78 km
2024 AGASSIZ NWR PROJECT RX 5,562 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Stephen has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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