Dawson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lac qui Parle County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,441
Population
1,001/sq mi density
$70,286
Median Income
$37,217 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$183,426 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,286 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $618/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson 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. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,042 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9290°N, 96.0504°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lac qui Parle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very 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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").