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New Auburn, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
453 Population 666/sq mi density
$68,977 Median Income $34,027 per capita
$140,900 Home Value $242,862 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 1,289 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,977 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Auburn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density666/sq mi
Coordinates44.6728°N, 94.2320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySibley County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 50.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 71 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

524 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 1,100 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 59 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 85 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 75 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 40 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 26 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 45 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 44 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 78 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 95 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 5 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 64 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 99 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 99 km
2009 BU9 4,112 100 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 98 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 98 km
2009 BU11 3,242 98 km
1997 BIG 2,987 99 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 97 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 99 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 96 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 99 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 99 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 97 km
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 89 km
1992 UNIT 25 1,460 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,280 96 km
1996 CARPENTER 1,207 98 km
1992 UNITS 68 1,142 99 km
2006 UNIT 12 E 1,068 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

New Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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