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Dawson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lac qui Parle County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,441
Population
1,001/sq mi density
$70,286
Median Income
$37,217 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$185,428 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,286 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson 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 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 47.8 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 Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.6").