Alberta, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
86 Population 331/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $42,983 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $207,565 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alberta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 44.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,110 ft (338 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates45.5749°N, 96.0504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBig Stone County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 44.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.2 / 100
Community Resilience77.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 22 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 68 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 104 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

425 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 58 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 74 km 1
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 81 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 46 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 99 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 89 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 34 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 54 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 43 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 60 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 42 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 66 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 48 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 45 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 92 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 44 km
1998 LEE 1,137 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 92 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 45 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 92 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 91 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 43 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 100 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 44 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 45 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 44 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 45 km
2000 FISH 720 44 km
2010 WALDEN 717 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Alberta has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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