Howard Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,864
Population
1,008/sq mi density
$99,464
Median Income
$42,777 per capita
$239,100
Home Value
$344,515 Zillow
$930
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,464 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,100 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Howard Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,008/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0540°N, 94.0610°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Meeker County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Howard Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").