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Amboy, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
553
Population
1,784/sq mi density
$78,214
Median Income
$34,635 per capita
$125,300
Home Value
$234,824 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
433
Violent Crime/100K
938 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,214 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
433 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Amboy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8879°N, 94.1583°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Watonwan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Amboy has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").