Currie, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Murray County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
242 Population 440/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $26,617 per capita
$71,500 Home Value $239,255 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $960/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Currie 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 29.2 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,502 ft (458 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates44.0705°N, 95.6669°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMurray County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 49.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.4 / 100
Community Resilience92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 116 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 133 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 330 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 41 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 13 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 92 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 17 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 23 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 62 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 18, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Currie has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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