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Weather & Climate in White Earth, MN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
White Earth 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 1,497 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 | 1,497 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1014°N, 95.8573°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahnomen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 47 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 | 126 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
372 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 119 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 93 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF4 | 71 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | 65 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF3 | 61 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1969 | EF3 | 96 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1956 | EF3 | 75 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1955 | EF3 | 91 km | 18.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | EF2 | 18 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | EF2 | 30 km | 30.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2020 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | EF2 | 52 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | EF2 | 51 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 90 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF2 | 51 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | EF2 | 61 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2014 | EF2 | 74 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2013 | EF2 | 22 km | 21.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2011 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.0 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 | 97 km |
| 1987 | SANDY LAKE | 26,617 | 98 km |
| 2021 | OXCART | 12,538 | 77 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,690 | 100 km |
| 2003 | HICKORY ONE | 6,152 | 99 km |
| 2002 | RED LAKE 468 | 6,076 | 93 km |
| 2021 | RL 203 GOODS | 5,555 | 97 km |
| 2003 | ROTHSAY | 3,015 | 75 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,420 | 77 km |
| 2024 | 4 SQUARE MILE RX | 2,320 | 74 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,092 | 71 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,909 | 99 km |
| 2010 | NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA | 1,779 | 42 km |
| 2009 | DOWNING | 1,506 | 11 km |
| 2020 | GRAVEL PIT | 1,468 | 76 km |
| 2012 | JEEP FIRE | 1,437 | 94 km |
| 2012 | SPRING CREEK | 1,413 | 7 km |
| 2000 | 00 14 | 1,377 | 23 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,341 | 56 km |
| 2010 | BEJOU WMA | 1,270 | 41 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 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) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
White Earth has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").