Hawley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,086
Population
796/sq mi density
$92,017
Median Income
$40,423 per capita
$265,500
Home Value
$407,683 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
87
Violent Crime/100K
478 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,017 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,500 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hawley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,159 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8731°N, 96.3193°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Hawley has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").