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Frost, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
300
Population
682/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$31,788 per capita
$71,800
Home Value
$135,559 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,800 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Frost experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,131 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5846°N, 93.9247°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Faribault County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Frost has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").