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Weather & Climate in Two Harbors, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Two Harbors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 61.0 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 732 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0300°N, 91.6757°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 28 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 94 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 36 km | 17.2 mi | 2 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 97 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 99 km | 18.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | EF2 | 81 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1980 | EF2 | 52 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 95 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1968 | EF2 | 87 km | 39.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | EF1 | 61 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | EF1 | 93 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2020 | EF1 | 47 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2019 | EF1 | 81 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF1 | 84 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1994 | EF1 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1994 | EF1 | 93 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 1988 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1987 | EF1 | 38 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PAGAMI CREEK (85,116 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | PAGAMI CREEK | 85,116 | 93 km |
| 2021 | GREENWOOD | 28,255 | 63 km |
| 2013 | GERMANN ROAD FIRE | 6,751 | 78 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,053 | 92 km |
| 2019 | NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A | 3,386 | 54 km |
| 1995 | LITTLE GABBRO | 3,145 | 94 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,682 | 53 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,240 | 53 km |
| 2006 | TURTLE LAKE | 2,167 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,116 | 58 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 1,581 | 97 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,407 | 56 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,361 | 54 km |
| 2021 | NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX | 1,361 | 56 km |
| 2007 | PIONEER FIRE | 1,072 | 96 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 961 | 56 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 958 | 75 km |
| 2024 | NW SANDS BLOCK J RX | 911 | 51 km |
| 2024 | NW SANDS BLOCK B RX | 844 | 56 km |
| 2018 | NW SANDS BLOCK C | 771 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Two Harbors has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.8").