Albert Lea, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
18,379
Population
1,383/sq mi density
$62,522
Median Income
$37,796 per capita
$150,400
Home Value
$182,805 Zillow
$845
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
214
Violent Crime/100K
1,500 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,522 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Albert Lea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6543°N, 93.3641°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Freeborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.6 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Albert Lea has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.9").