Dunnell, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Emmet County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
189
Population
1,260/sq mi density
$29,408
Median Income
$35,113 per capita
$48,900
Home Value
$336,297 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,408 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunnell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5605°N, 94.7752°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Dunnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").