Kilkenny, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
92 Population 657/sq mi density
$104,200 Home Value $410,424 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kilkenny has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,057 ft (322 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density657/sq mi
Coordinates44.3152°N, 93.5740°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
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 M3.1 136 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,245 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 58 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 84 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 76 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 54 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 83 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 60 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 48 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 25 km
2004 EAGAN 925 66 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 22 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 64 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 46 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Kilkenny has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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