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Weather & Climate in Waubun, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waubun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 26.4 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 1,239 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1839°N, 95.9401°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahnomen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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
375 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 84 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF4 | 69 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2016 | EF3 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 54 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 73 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF3 | 60 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1973 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1956 | EF3 | 72 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1955 | EF3 | 94 km | 18.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 7 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | EF2 | 41 km | 30.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 41 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 41 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 81 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 43 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | EF2 | 50 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2014 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | EF2 | 90 km | 37.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | EF2 | 13 km | 21.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2011 | EF2 | 95 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2011 | EF2 | 84 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (37,840 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 37,840 | 91 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 32,693 | 94 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 91 km |
| 2021 | OXCART | 12,538 | 66 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 93 km |
| 2021 | RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 | 6,352 | 96 km |
| 2003 | HICKORY ONE | 6,152 | 91 km |
| 2002 | RED LAKE 468 | 6,076 | 87 km |
| 2021 | RL 203 GOODS | 5,555 | 90 km |
| 2000 | RL205 | 5,239 | 98 km |
| 2018 | RL 029 UNIT 4 | 5,076 | 96 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,970 | 94 km |
| 2005 | RED LAKE 045 | 3,374 | 99 km |
| 2003 | ROTHSAY | 3,015 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,420 | 66 km |
| 2024 | 4 SQUARE MILE RX | 2,320 | 64 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,092 | 61 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,909 | 95 km |
| 2013 | RIVER ROAD | 1,803 | 98 km |
| 2010 | NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA | 1,779 | 32 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in |
Waubun has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").