Darfur, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
112 Population 487/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $37,045 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $269,155 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Darfur 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 33.1 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,149 ft (350 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates44.0535°N, 94.8378°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
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 High
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 M3.1 106 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 68 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 539 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 99 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 74 km 9
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 99 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 51 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 20 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 92 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 97 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Darfur has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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