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Weather & Climate in Strathcona, MN

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

Strathcona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°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 24.4 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 1,124 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates48.5537°N, 96.1670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportThief River Falls Regional (TVF)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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

230 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 73 km 4.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 78 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 71 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 74 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 78 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 76 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 77 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 98 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 89 km 1.5 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 83 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 81 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 29 km 11.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1983 EF2 62 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 13, 1983 EF2 76 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 1980 EF2 71 km 6.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 1978 EF2 75 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 77 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 68 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 86 km 1.0 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 73 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 78 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 88 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 85 km
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 41 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 84 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 34 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 49 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 38 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 43 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 57 km
1998 RL3 14,882 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 47 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 75 km
2021 OXCART 12,538 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 56 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in

Strathcona has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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