Garvin, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Murray County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

90 Population 321/sq mi density

$41,000 Median Income $53,209 per capita

$50,000 Home Value $89,013 Zillow

45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$41,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$50,000 home value, /mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Garvin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 49.3 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	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,530 ft (466 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	321/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2125°N, 95.7602°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Murray County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 49.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	19.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.4 / 100
Community Resilience	92.2 / 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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994	6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota	M3.1	106 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	50 km	1
Jun 13, 1968	EF5	5 km	9
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	87 km	0
Jul 25, 2000	EF4	77 km	1
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	35 km	1
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	31 km	0
Jul 7, 1955	EF4	46 km	1
Aug 1, 2006	EF3	90 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	83 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	13 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	35 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	64 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	63 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	15 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	44 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	100 km	0
Jun 15, 1970	EF3	95 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	99 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	95 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.7 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.5 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.7 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	1.3 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	0.8 in

Garvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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