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 Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates43.6376°N, 94.8711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 48.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.2 / 100
Community Resilience84.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 93 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

535 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 416 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 94 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 92 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 99 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 90 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 95 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 85 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 66 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 46 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 50 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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").

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