Farwell, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pope County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
37 Population 148/sq mi density
$58,500 Median Income $30,843 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $373,440 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Farwell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates45.7523°N, 95.6189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPope County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
77 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.3 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very 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 53 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 97 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 97 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

448 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 168 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 45 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 40 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 81 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 95 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 52 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 18 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 83 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 68 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 33 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 18 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 45 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 61 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 77 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 65 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 74 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 80 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 80 km
1998 LEE 1,137 83 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 82 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 81 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 79 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 80 km
1985 UNNAMED 880 90 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 770 95 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 81 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 81 km
2000 FISH 720 80 km
2010 WALDEN 717 25 km
2007 LEE 689 83 km
2000 SVOR 661 44 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Driest

Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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