Erhard, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
156 Population 284/sq mi density
$103,100 Home Value $329,685 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Erhard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,288 ft (393 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates46.4817°N, 96.0962°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilkin County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 54.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 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 91 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 97 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 173 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 45 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 67 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 65 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 69 km 2
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 100 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 100 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 21 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 37 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 76 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 94 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 73 km
2000 00 14 1,377 66 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 92 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 68 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 78 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 72 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 80 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 68 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 32 km
2010 UNNAMED 888 100 km
2002 1000 AC S 880 66 km
2005 HILLICKSON 05 818 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Erhard has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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