Weather & Climate in Wilton, MN

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

Wilton 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 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,383 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	37.7°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	5°F (-15°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,383 ft (422 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	111/sq mi
Coordinates	47.5075°N, 94.9998°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hubbard County County
Nearest Airport	Bemidji Regional (BJI) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.9 / 100
Community Resilience	51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 16 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	90 km	15.0 mi	1
Jun 6, 2008	EF3	59 km	7.3 mi	0
Aug 6, 1969	EF3	90 km	17.3 mi	0
Jun 24, 2023	EF2	76 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF2	89 km	30.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2019	EF2	91 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 2018	EF2	77 km	15.4 mi	0
Jul 22, 2013	EF2	72 km	21.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2008	EF2	67 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 2008	EF2	84 km	14.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1991	EF2	80 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1981	EF2	29 km	0.8 mi	0
Sep 1, 1973	EF2	100 km	54.5 mi	0
Aug 25, 1960	EF2	38 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF1	59 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 20, 2022	EF1	96 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2022	EF1	10 km	3.7 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF1	93 km	2.5 mi	0
Oct 9, 2021	EF1	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 26, 2021	EF1	42 km	0.8 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	74 km
2003	REINER 36	67,641	68 km
1989	UNNAMED	66,422	71 km
1990	UNNAMED	43,533	82 km
1991	UNNAMED	37,840	57 km
1990	UNNAMED	32,693	60 km
1987	SANDY LAKE	26,617	61 km
1998	RL3	14,882	73 km
2018	2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	13,170	74 km
2021	OXCART	12,538	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,281	97 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,690	62 km
1990	UNNAMED	8,025	77 km
2016	2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB	7,744	79 km
2021	RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9	6,352	55 km
2003	HICKORY ONE	6,152	68 km
2007	HWYONEBURN	6,124	77 km
2002	RED LAKE 468	6,076	53 km
2021	RL 203 GOODS	5,555	64 km
2012	HWY 1 2012	5,491	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	5°F (-15°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-12°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	24°F (-5°C)	0.9 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
December	10°F (-12°C)	0.7 in

Wilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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