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Mountain Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,833
Population
1,125/sq mi density
$59,115
Median Income
$27,279 per capita
$118,900
Home Value
$157,340 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
684 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,115 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9401°N, 94.9277°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Watonwan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.9 / 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 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Mountain Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").