Cosmos, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
529
Population
540/sq mi density
$50,833
Median Income
$34,290 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$187,625 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $699/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cosmos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9359°N, 94.6954°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Renville County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 52 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in |
Cosmos has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").