Afton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,944
Population
117/sq mi density
$129,956
Median Income
$71,513 per capita
$655,400
Home Value
$726,964 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$129,956 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$655,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Afton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 49.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 964 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8988°N, 92.8191°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Afton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").