Ashby, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
411
Population
747/sq mi density
$55,250
Median Income
$31,472 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$312,588 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $815/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0955°N, 95.8192°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Ashby has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").