Albany, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,800
Population
1,284/sq mi density
$75,417
Median Income
$38,143 per capita
$226,000
Home Value
$351,957 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246
Violent Crime/100K
246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Albany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6267°N, 94.5632°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").