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Duluth
City Overview of Duluth
Population
86,110
Area
35 km²
Density
2,468 per km²
Founded
-
Language
English
Distance to Coast
1429 km
Climate & Weather in Duluth
Duluth has a **humid continental** climate (Köppen Dfb), strongly moderated by Lake Superior, which keeps summers cooler and winters somewhat less extreme than inland Minnesota. Long-term normals show cool summers, very cold winters, and frequent cloudiness and precipitation, including substantial snowfall in the cold season. The current light rain and high humidity are consistent with a cool, moist Great Lakes environment.
Summer Average
18°C
Winter Average
-8°C
Climate Type
Humid Continental
Rainy Days
120
Sunny Days
175
Humidity
74%
Spring
March - May
0-12°C
Spring is cool and changeable, with lingering snow or freezing conditions early in the season and a gradual warm-up by May. Rain and mixed precipitation are common as the lake slows seasonal transition.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
14-24°C
Summer is generally mild to warm rather than hot, with Lake Superior limiting temperature extremes. Periods of humidity, rain, and occasional thunderstorms occur, but prolonged heat is less common than farther inland.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
0-15°C
Autumn is cool and often brisk, with rapidly falling temperatures and increasing chances of rain and early snow by late season. The lake can prolong mild conditions early in fall before winter arrives quickly.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-15--2°C
Winter is long, cold, and snowy, with persistent subfreezing temperatures and frequent lake-effect snow events. The lake moderates extreme cold at times, but winter conditions remain severe compared with much of the United States.
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Air Quality
Duluth
Duluth offre un mode de vie du Midwest rafraîchissant et abordable, avec une véritable intégration communautaire — ce qui est rare pour les expatriés dans les petites villes américaines. Vous y trouverez des soins de santé et des transports publics solides pour une ville de 86 000 habitants, ainsi qu'une communauté internationale soudée (bien que représentant seulement 2 %) qui accueille activement les nouveaux arrivants. Le cadre au bord du lac et la culture de plein air créent une réelle qualité de vie, surtout si vous privilégiez l'espace et des coûts de logement inférieurs à ceux des grandes métropoles.
Le compromis est honnête : vous choisissez un environnement plus calme et moins cosmopolite. Les opportunités d'emploi en dehors de la santé et de l'éducation sont limitées, et la petite population d'expatriés signifie moins de réseaux intégrés. L'hiver est rude. Mais si vous recherchez l'accessibilité financière, la sécurité (note de 7/10) et de véritables liens locaux plutôt que des bulles d'expatriés, Duluth est une option qui surpasse ses attentes.
Advantages
Duluth
Abundant parks and outdoor recreation
Affordable housing and cost of living
Lake Superior waterfront access
Strong educational institutions nearby
Close-knit community atmosphere
Disadvantages
Duluth
Harsh winters and weather
Limited job opportunities
Minimal nightlife options
No coworking spaces
Brain drain to larger cities
Safety & Security in Duluth
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
64
/100
United States Avg
59
North America Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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