Florence, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
29 Population 264/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $15,317 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $121,757 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Florence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 42.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,734 ft (529 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates44.2372°N, 96.0519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 42.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience72.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 9, 1994.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

448 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 333 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 49 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 25 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 53 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 34 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 30 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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