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Weather & Climate in Warroad, MN

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

Warroad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°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 27.7 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 1,073 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density632/sq mi
Coordinates48.9171°N, 95.3280°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoseau County County
Nearest AirportWarroad International Memorial (RRT)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

74 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 2 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF2 53 km 11.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1983 EF2 7 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 1963 EF2 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF1 90 km 2.7 mi 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 64 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 17, 2020 EF1 49 km 1.1 mi 0
Jun 17, 2020 EF1 75 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 2020 EF1 38 km 1.2 mi 0
Jun 8, 2020 EF1 86 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 49 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 42 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF1 81 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF1 81 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF1 55 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF1 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 2007 EF1 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 24, 2007 EF1 64 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 2006 EF1 11 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 2006 EF1 41 km 11.0 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 92 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 95 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 83 km
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 72 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 62 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 89 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 90 km
1998 RL3 14,882 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 61 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 90 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Warroad has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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