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Weather & Climate in Vineland, MN

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

Vineland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.1 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 1,310 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,310 ft (399 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates46.1793°N, 93.7812°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 43.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience98.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 137 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 75 km 32.3 mi 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 68 km 72.8 mi 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 97 km 9.2 mi 0
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 98 km 34.0 mi 2
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 24 km 17.0 mi 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 54 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 80 km 3.8 mi 1
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 58 km 26.3 mi 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 31 km 10.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 94 km 17.3 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 84 km 12.5 mi 1
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 44 km 14.7 mi 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 68 km 3.2 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 86 km 10.5 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 99 km 18.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 31 km 3.5 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 86 km 7.8 mi 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 62 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 37 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 49 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 50 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 75 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 79 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 50 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 75 km
2009 BU9 4,112 74 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 80 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 16 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 80 km
2009 BU11 3,242 77 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 56 km
1997 BIG 2,987 78 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 48 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 68 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 80 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 58 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Vineland has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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