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Weather & Climate in Virginia, MN

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

Virginia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.2 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 1,538 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,538 ft (469 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates47.5280°N, 92.5176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis County County
Nearest AirportRange Regional (HIB)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 61.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 35 km 7.2 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 44 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 60 km 17.2 mi 2
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 99 km 12.5 mi 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 25 km 10.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 73 km 18.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 64 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 58 km 1.9 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 42 km 30.3 mi 0
Sep 19, 2024 EF1 48 km 5.9 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF1 98 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 58 km 5.7 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 79 km 8.1 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 32 km 7.2 mi 0
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 92 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 5, 1987 EF1 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 1987 EF1 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1986 EF1 89 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 97 km
2021 GREENWOOD 28,255 72 km
2005 WEST ZONE RX BURN 9,523 57 km
1996 WHITEFEATHER LAKE 4,286 82 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,053 28 km
1995 LITTLE GABBRO 3,145 81 km
2006 TURTLE LAKE 2,167 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,874 52 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,581 28 km
2004 SUPERIOR RX BURN 2 1,128 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 958 37 km
2016 FOSS LAKE 917 55 km
2021 BEZHIK 805 65 km
2016 SKIBO 763 36 km
2007 WOODBURY 673 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 621 49 km
2003 FEN 619 26 km
2009 EVELETH RX 586 39 km
2010 UNNAMED 582 55 km
2019 UNNAMED 558 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Virginia has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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