Elk River weather in July
In July, Elk River sees average daytime highs of 81°F and overnight lows near 63°F, with 3.6 in of rain across 10.6 wet days and about 15.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 81°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 24 min at the start of July to 14 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Elk River's 1st-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Elk River's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 81°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 63°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.6 in
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 06 min
- 4:46 AM – 7:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.3 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Elk River is city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States.
- Density
- 211/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1865
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 81°F through the month.
A typical July day in Elk River reaches about 81°F in the afternoon and slips back to 63°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 73°F and 89°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Avg low (°F) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 63 |
| 2 | 80 | 63 |
| 3 | 81 | 63 |
| 4 | 81 | 63 |
| 5 | 81 | 63 |
| 6 | 81 | 63 |
| 7 | 81 | 63 |
| 8 | 81 | 63 |
| 9 | 81 | 64 |
| 10 | 81 | 64 |
| 11 | 82 | 64 |
| 12 | 82 | 64 |
| 13 | 82 | 64 |
| 14 | 82 | 64 |
| 15 | 82 | 64 |
| 16 | 82 | 64 |
| 17 | 82 | 64 |
| 18 | 82 | 64 |
| 19 | 82 | 64 |
| 20 | 82 | 64 |
| 21 | 82 | 64 |
| 22 | 82 | 64 |
| 23 | 81 | 64 |
| 24 | 81 | 63 |
| 25 | 81 | 63 |
| 26 | 81 | 63 |
| 27 | 81 | 63 |
| 28 | 81 | 63 |
| 29 | 81 | 63 |
| 30 | 81 | 63 |
| 31 | 81 | 62 |
How July really feels in Elk River
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Elk River weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 7° | 0.9 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 27° / 11° | 1.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 40° / 23° | 1.9 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 11.6 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 55° / 36° | 3.2 | 10.1 | 2.7 | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| May | 67° / 49° | 4.1 | 11.8 | 0.2 | 14.6 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 77° / 59° | 4.4 | 12.3 | 0 | 15.4 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 81° / 63° | 3.6 | 10.6 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 79° / 61° | 3.9 | 10.2 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 71° / 52° | 3.2 | 9.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 56° / 40° | 2.7 | 8.6 | 0.7 | 10.7 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 40° / 26° | 1.8 | 6.7 | 3.6 | 9.3 | 0.4 |
| Dec | 27° / 13° | 1.3 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%.
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| Clearer (%) | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 59 | 41 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 65 | 35 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
| 31 | 64 | 36 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Elk River gets around 3.6 in of rain over 10.6 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 35% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 36 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 34 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 34 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 34 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 34 |
| 31 | 34 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 27% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 29% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Humid (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Oppressive (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| 10 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| 11 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| 12 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 7 | 0 |
| 13 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 7 | 1 |
| 14 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 | 15 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 | 15 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | 15 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| 20 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| 21 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| 22 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| 23 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 7 | 1 |
| 24 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| 25 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| 26 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 1 |
| 27 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| 28 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 29 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 6 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 24 min at the start of July to 14 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:35 AM to 5:01 AM, and sunset from 8:00 PM to 7:39 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.4 | 4:35 | 8:00 |
| 2 | 15.4 | 4:36 | 8:00 |
| 3 | 15.4 | 4:36 | 8:00 |
| 4 | 15.4 | 4:37 | 8:00 |
| 5 | 15.4 | 4:37 | 7:59 |
| 6 | 15.4 | 4:38 | 7:59 |
| 7 | 15.3 | 4:39 | 7:59 |
| 8 | 15.3 | 4:39 | 7:58 |
| 9 | 15.3 | 4:40 | 7:58 |
| 10 | 15.3 | 4:41 | 7:58 |
| 11 | 15.3 | 4:42 | 7:57 |
| 12 | 15.2 | 4:42 | 7:56 |
| 13 | 15.2 | 4:43 | 7:56 |
| 14 | 15.2 | 4:44 | 7:55 |
| 15 | 15.2 | 4:45 | 7:55 |
| 16 | 15.1 | 4:46 | 7:54 |
| 17 | 15.1 | 4:47 | 7:53 |
| 18 | 15.1 | 4:48 | 7:52 |
| 19 | 15.1 | 4:49 | 7:52 |
| 20 | 15.0 | 4:50 | 7:51 |
| 21 | 15.0 | 4:51 | 7:50 |
| 22 | 15.0 | 4:52 | 7:49 |
| 23 | 14.9 | 4:53 | 7:48 |
| 24 | 14.9 | 4:54 | 7:47 |
| 25 | 14.9 | 4:55 | 7:46 |
| 26 | 14.8 | 4:56 | 7:45 |
| 27 | 14.8 | 4:57 | 7:44 |
| 28 | 14.7 | 4:58 | 7:43 |
| 29 | 14.7 | 4:59 | 7:42 |
| 30 | 14.7 | 5:00 | 7:41 |
| 31 | 14.6 | 5:01 | 7:39 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.3 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.39 kWh/m² to a high of 6.3 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 6.3 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Elk River
In July, Elk River sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Elk River's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Elk River?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Elk River for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Elk River in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Elk River sees daytime highs around 81°F and nights near 63°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Elk River in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Elk River peaks around June 17 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 12 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Elk River?
Elk River sits at 45.3°N, 93.6°W, 896 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Otsego, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around Elk River
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Elk River.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Elk River has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 253 ft around an average of 909 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 312 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 873 ft.
The land around Elk River is covered by trees (46%), grassland (21%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 2 miles, trees (40%), grassland (28%) and cropland (23%) within 10 miles, and trees (38%), cropland (33%) and grassland (21%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Elk River (45.3038°, -93.5672°, elevation 896 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).