Buffalo Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
664
Population
976/sq mi density
$56,719
Median Income
$24,885 per capita
$106,000
Home Value
$205,259 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,719 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,072 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 976/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7368°N, 94.6170°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Renville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Buffalo Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.8").