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Claremont, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
554 Population 513/sq mi density
$66,458 Median Income $26,111 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $287,593 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,458 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Claremont 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,287 ft (392 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density513/sq mi
Coordinates44.0449°N, 92.9972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 44.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 417 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 50 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 63 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 84 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 99 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 86 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 45 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 82 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 89 km 1
May 28, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 36 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 82 km
2004 EAGAN 925 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 53 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Claremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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