Alpha, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
109
Population
519/sq mi density
$140,273
Median Income
$67,209 per capita
$56,900
Home Value
$201,384 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6376°N, 94.8711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Martin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Alpha has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").