Brewster, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

605 Population 435/sq mi density

$59,688 Median Income $27,312 per capita

$130,500 Home Value $261,104 Zillow

$721 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

146 Violent Crime/100K 1,548 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$59,688 median income, 4.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$130,500 home value, $721/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

146 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Brewster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-10°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,483 ft (452 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	435/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6973°N, 95.4645°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Nobles County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 48.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.0 / 100
Community Resilience	40.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994	6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota	M3.1	150 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	129 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 293 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	46 km	1
Jun 13, 1968	EF5	57 km	9
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	49 km	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	29 km	1
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	45 km	0
Aug 1, 2006	EF3	64 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	95 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	40 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	73 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	53 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	56 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	66 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	100 km	0
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	76 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	74 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	66 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	38 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	41 km	0
Sep 22, 1968	EF3	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	DEWEYS PASTURE	641	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.7 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	1.3 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in

Brewster has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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