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Darwin, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
385
Population
193/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$30,258 per capita
$142,500
Home Value
$353,911 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
2,022 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Darwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,136 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0985°N, 94.4225°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Meeker County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Darwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").