Melrose, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,608
Population
1,138/sq mi density
$58,107
Median Income
$33,750 per capita
$198,300
Home Value
$232,287 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
111
Violent Crime/100K
194 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,107 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$198,300 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Melrose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6770°N, 94.8148°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").