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Lewiston, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winona County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,680 Population 1,323/sq mi density
$96,912 Median Income $38,250 per capita
$211,200 Home Value $308,963 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,912 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,200 home value, $955/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewiston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,216 ft (371 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,323/sq mi
Coordinates43.9824°N, 91.8695°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinona County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.3 / 100
Community Resilience88.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

385 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 96 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 100 km 4
May 10, 1953 EF4 73 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 2
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 55 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 36 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Lewiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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