De Graff, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Swift County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
73 Population 88/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $41,853 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $179,367 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
De Graff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,057 ft (322 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates45.2599°N, 95.4684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySwift County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 42.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience94.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 79 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 124 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 47 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 92 km 1
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 43 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 96 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 41 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 64 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 93 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF2 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 60 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 44 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 66 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 69 km
1998 LEE 1,137 71 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 71 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 67 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 66 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 69 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 67 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 69 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 67 km
2000 FISH 720 67 km
2010 WALDEN 717 36 km
2007 LEE 689 71 km
2000 SVOR 661 12 km
2000 ASHLEY N 588 55 km
2003 LEE 560 72 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 51 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

De Graff has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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