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Arlington, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,298
Population
1,427/sq mi density
$66,458
Median Income
$28,950 per capita
$181,600
Home Value
$265,433 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,458 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,600 home value, $839/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Arlington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6083°N, 94.0768°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sibley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").