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Atwater, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,217
Population
1,182/sq mi density
$66,071
Median Income
$28,537 per capita
$144,300
Home Value
$270,289 Zillow
$736
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,071 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,300 home value, $736/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Atwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1355°N, 94.7769°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Meeker County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Atwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.7").