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Danube, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
489 Population 998/sq mi density
$62,014 Median Income $34,934 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $184,065 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
656 Violent Crime/100K 1,094 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,014 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
656 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Danube 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,082 ft (330 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density998/sq mi
Coordinates44.7910°N, 95.1029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 135 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 25 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 110 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 521 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 86 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 46 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 100 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 59 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 93 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 82 km
2010 WALDEN 717 96 km
2000 SVOR 661 71 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 100 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Danube has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.6").

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