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Gary, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Norman County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
308
Population
531/sq mi density
$72,500
Median Income
$30,013 per capita
$123,700
Home Value
$159,457 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
860 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3740°N, 96.2656°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Norman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
Gary has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.5").