Aurora, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,897
Population
513/sq mi density
$42,406
Median Income
$29,475 per capita
$88,700
Home Value
$164,435 Zillow
$471
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,406 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,700 home value, $471/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 68.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,494 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5316°N, 92.2410°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Louis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.2 in |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 5°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").