Lamberton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
864 Population 1,137/sq mi density
$59,330 Median Income $28,258 per capita
$87,000 Home Value $97,299 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,330 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,140 ft (347 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,137/sq mi
Coordinates44.2306°N, 95.2676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.54"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 88 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 352 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 77 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 39 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 81 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 38 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 59 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 79 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 80 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 88 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Lamberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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