Nashua, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
68 Population 19/sq mi density
$130,000 Home Value $207,038 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Nashua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,003 ft (306 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates46.0377°N, 96.3060°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilkin County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 35.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 41 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 51 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 29 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 67 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 74 km 2
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 77 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 79 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 50 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 17 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 29 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 14 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 91 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 93 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 54 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 15 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 91 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 68 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 89 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 91 km
1998 LEE 1,137 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 51 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 89 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 51 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 51 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 90 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 89 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 49 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 91 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.7 in

Nashua has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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