Altura, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Buffalo County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
413
Population
139/sq mi density
$65,833
Median Income
$34,769 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$244,062 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $644/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Altura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 44.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,189 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0642°N, 91.9436°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buffalo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Altura has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").