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Glyndon, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,286
Population
814/sq mi density
$93,571
Median Income
$33,242 per capita
$257,400
Home Value
$347,556 Zillow
$641
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
3,568 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,571 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$257,400 home value, $641/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Glyndon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8710°N, 96.5784°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Glyndon has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").