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Essig, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
49
Population
75/sq mi density
$162,500
Home Value
$164,435 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
86 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Essig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3284°N, 94.6034°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Essig has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").