Canby, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lac qui Parle County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,563
Population
698/sq mi density
$58,839
Median Income
$33,072 per capita
$131,800
Home Value
$202,259 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,839 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,800 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Canby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7161°N, 96.2698°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lac qui Parle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Canby has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.8").