Byron, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,510 Population 2,087/sq mi density
$121,681 Median Income $51,949 per capita
$326,400 Home Value $402,530 Zillow
$1,079 Median Rent 39.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$121,681 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$326,400 home value, $1,079/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Byron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density2,087/sq mi
Coordinates44.0381°N, 92.6410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 44.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 99 km 21
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 95 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 75 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 82 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 78 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 86 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 17 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 68 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 64 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 54 km
2004 EAGAN 925 100 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Byron has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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