Adrian, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,288 Population 1,101/sq mi density
$74,100 Median Income $35,105 per capita
$172,000 Home Value $253,088 Zillow
$729 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,100 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, $729/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Adrian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 45.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,101/sq mi
Coordinates43.6336°N, 95.9328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNobles County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 45.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 333 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 20 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 61 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 22 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 48 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 35 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 97 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 99 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 33 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Adrian has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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